Since I became a Brony, I've fiddled with the notion of telling my friends and family. I always assumed that I'd be met with scorn and mockery. But, I don't like to hide things. I enjoy being open and comfortable with my friends and family. So the idea persisted...

Then I began drawing, and I began to ponder the strange fact that I wouldn't be able to share my best work (that is, ponies ) with my friends and family. I thought, at first, that I could draw two sets of art: one of the ponies and one of... something else. I found a strange ennui overtook me when drawing things outside of the fandom. You see, it was my love of MLP:FiM that led me to take up drawing in the first place. It's where my passion for the art lies. I think, in time, I'll branch out and begin to draw other subjects. But, for now, Equestria fills the right side of my brain.

A few days back, I thought 'what the hay!' and told a friend of mine about my newly discovered passion. Once he understood what I was talking about - he had never heard of Bronies, you see - he said, 'ok.' Literally. That was it. Now, admittedly, this friend is active duty army. He has been around the world and is largely inured to culture shock. But still, I was shocked at how easy it all was.

I went a bit further and told my father... who responded with the same basic 'ok.' Again. (At this point, my fantastic left brain began to detect a pattern.) Now, my father was, once upon a time, a hippie. A group that tends, at least in my experience, to be accepting. But still...

I went a bit further and told my mother, she asked to see my work! o.O And then complimented it! O.o!!

From there it was easy, I put a message out to my extended family and friends that included a description of Bronies, some interesting links (including Lets go Meet the Bronies) and lastly, a pic of Rainbow Dash with the caption "I'm a Brony. Deal with it." Aaand, nothing. Or rather, nothing bad. I got a couple of compliments on one of my OCs and a Brohoof. That was all.

Where I am now: I have been a Brony for around one year; I've been drawing ponies for two weeks; I've been open about being a Brony with my friends and family for roughly forty-eight hours.

I feel much better now. I'm glad I did it and thrilled that I can share my arts'n'stuff with those I love.

Peace.