What has MLP done for you?

[kaiser5578 340]

I was wondering what mlp has done for you. 

For me mlp has broken my need to be the macho strongman with no emotion, it's given me friendships that I'll cherish forever.

plus just think of how special this place is.

Christians, Jews, Muslims, atheists, Hindu, Americans, Chinese, French, conservative, and liberal are all right here. Not only in peace but as friends, this show showed me to a little oasis of peace and love in the hate of the world and for that I will be forever greatful.

[FizzyWind 64]

MLP  helped me be more confident in what I like and what defines me as it took some confidence to be fine with telling people about how I like MLP should they ask. It helped me see that having something colorful and happy once in a while can help you think more clearly in a tough situation. It has also showed me how great a show like this can be with the right direction, writing, and design can create something as wonderful as MLP:FIM.

[Pr0m4NV14 837]

Made me join this wonderful forums and meet all you nice people. Thanks, Dad!

[Ruddboy Olaf 10,627]

I'd say it helped open my mind more. Like, I don't think I would be interested in half the things I am today, if it weren't for the show.

[The Kaeya Simp 13,969]

I take what the show teaches religiously so if I never watched the show, I probably be in jail by now

[Flightless-1 15]

MLP has made me more comfortable to be myself around others and has naturally made me more expressive and happier 

[Props Valroa 26,051]

Mlp has introduced me to magical concepts to inspire my characters, aswell as it has brought me many long standing friendships. 

[Tacodidra 59,805]

I feel I've become more open-minded. I never really thought about it before, but I feel I didn't really allow myself to like cute things. This changed as I watched more episodes: from the start, I thought the characters (especially Pinkie) were adorable, but somehow I still thought the show was great in spite of it being about cute ponies. By the end of season 1, there was no more "in spite of", the cuteness is one of the many things that make the show awesome.

And of course, I have to mention the fandom. At the time I started watching the show, I felt really lonely, which made the show's depiction of friendship a little bittersweet for me. Then I joined the forums. I had never thought the brony community would be so amazing, I've made a lot of friends here. I definitely feel a lot better than I used to, and that's all thanks to you!

[Wannabrony 11,638]

For me, MLP helped me discover my love for helping others. It sounds cheesy but without that I would be a complete person not giving a damn about what anyone thinks or wants. MLP also got me into Broadway, which I'm big into now!  And i wouldn't have met any of you if I hadn't watched the show.  Watching the first episode is one the great decisions I have made in my life.

[Jeric 46,835]

Entertained me, which means its primary mission was successful. 

[Castle Bleck 19,167]

Among other things, it kept me... semi-sane ( )... when I was still taking online courses.

[Snow Frostflame 3,567]

MLP helped me through my lowest point, without it I feel my depression would of gotten worse.

[King of Canterlot 9,588]

If I hadn't started watching MLP, I would have never discovered this amazing forums and all the other interesting and caring ponies on here. I also would have never met @Sherbert, I can't really even imagine my life without his friendship, even if it is long-distance 

[smk.png 181]

Helped my depression.