I can't remember the exact date, but it's been one year since that day. The day my whole life changed. I was called out to that kid's suicide. I felt helpless and depressed because I knew there was nothing I could do. I tried to self medicate the way the other guys on the job do: cigarettes and/or drinking heavily. Not wanting to get caught up in any of that, I reached out to the internet for help. That's when someone mentioned My Little Pony.

Since that day I've had the highest highs: Going to my first convention and making the short list for my dream department. I've also had the lowest lows: The passing of both my dogs I've had since childhood and my aunt's attempted suicide. However, no matter what, pony was always there to either cheer me up. To this day I still get a big goofy ass grin every time I watch an episode.

I've learned to not be judgmental towards others. It's hard to judge someone when you love a show about candy colored magical ponies. I gained the confidence to reach out to others and was rewarded with the privilege of calling some of the most badass people on this forum my friends. Luckily I get meet one of them at BronyCon this year, but I'm hoping I'll be able meet some of the other forum members as well.

I should probably wrap this up. It's 1am, I just got home from the station, and I have to be up in a few hours to go to my other job. Goodnight y'all! I just wanted to say thank you for making the last year one hell of a ride. Here's to another year!