I was 20 years old when my good friend introduced me to MLP. I was unsure of who i was, though, i knew what i wanted to be but i had doubts.
My friend and i were hanging out, when he said that he wanted to show me something. he opened YouTube and type in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic and clicked on the Mare in the Moon episode.
I can't recall what my first thoughts were about it, but i was indeed drawn into it. connecting to Dash and Twilight right off.
the show brought a smile to my face and the fact that it was Friendship is Magic acted as another hook. just because i value friendship in my life. i noticed that, even, after just a few episodes i stared to see the world around me differently. i saw the world how i wanted and not by anyone else.