With the movie coming up, and from what I have seen of it so far, it feels like an epic celebration of what the show has become, how far it has gone. A big reason of that is because of this fandom, supporting it to the point of putting it into history. A fandom I joined over 5 years ago.

I am feeling a bit emotional right now, but in a good way. If that makes sense. I am thinking a lot of these past 5 years. Time sure does fly by. I joined this fandom at a time when I was so depressed and lost in life. This show and the fandom itself changed me. It made me do things I never had interest in doing before. It made me feel like I belonged somewhere. This forum mainly. I know that sounds weird, but I mean it. For once, I truly felt like part of a community that I belonged in. This show gave me that.

I've done a lot in the past 5 years in regards to the fandom, for what that is worth. I have made 100's of signatures, met all sorts of people here, I met my boyfriend here as well, I have gone to Equestria TV to watch the show with others, I have watched the show with the couple of offline friends I have left. Every single bit of this, all of it has created memories for me. Memories that I will forever cherish. I always used to think of the good times in my youth whenever I felt hopeless, but while I have had some bad moments, these 5 years are memories too. Things I can always remember.

It hasn't all been so easy. I still struggle with depression, hardcore anxiety, feelings of futility, self-doubt and even at times, self hatred. That struggle may continue for years. I often still feel lost in my life because of my many limitations. Life is about being happy though. Life is about feeling joy. It is about laughing, crying, hugging, joking and loving. This show and as a result its fandom and these forums, have all given me more chances to do that. Even if it is just over the internet, it means more to me than many may realize.

I often don't afford myself the time to simply stop and think of all of this. To appreciate what has been given to me over these years. Seeing this show receive a major film and on its way to its 8th season, it truly makes me think of it all. You all have given me memories, and more. I thank all of you for that, and I love you, all of you. I know it might sound sappy, but I need to show appreciation to all of you and to what this show has given me. A lot of things in my life might still be up in the air and I even have many fears about my life, but at least I can be here to experience what this show is about, friendship. My offline social life just doesn't exist now, but I have all of you.

If you have ever communicated with me, and you ever feel down, just know you had a part in this. I might just be some person, not famous or anything, but even helping me is something I can't thank you enough for.

Sorry if this seemed sappy or anything, I needed to get all of this out. I think it has built up for a while, to finally say all of this makes me feel happy.