How Did MLP: FIM Help You?

[SmileForever^.^ 128]

Hello everypony (or dragon, or Lyra's)

 

I'm pretty sure this question has been asked before, but I wanted to ask it personally, and put some smiles on your face! Yes, I'm talking to you, you think I can't see you? ^.^

 

Well, my story begins!

As a younger child (I'm 17 now, LOVE that I can still call myself a child ) I didn't have much of a childhood. This is because, my brother was very ill, so my mother spent most of her time with him, In fact, she admitted that she forgot my existence at times; my father is an drug addict, so I don't see much of him (but I'm trying my best to help him even if he hates me).

 

I didn't fit in much in school. I lived in a small 'city' called Aalborg, which is in the north of Denmark,which I may add, is very small. People where very racist to me due to me being a Somalian (arrg) I still don't know why, aren't we all people? anyway, Parents would normally shun me from their children, and encouraged them bullying me (don't get me started on the teachers) so I was very alone. But I still tried my best to make people happy, even if I wasn't entirely happy, because giving a gift to someone which is something you don't have...is awesome

 

After 2 and a half years of fighting, my brother died. And my parents divorced in the same month. My mother decided to run away with me to London, leaving all our belongings. We where pretty much homeless for 2 years. And as for school, I didn't have 'appropriate' social skills, so I was bullied AGAIN. Not only because didn't have the looks I have now (This guy that use to be mean to me asked me out on a date last week, Haha! he didn't know it was me!) but also because apparently I'm an easy target because I acted too positively around them.

 

about 3 years ago, I made my first true friends But thinking about it now, they treated me like poop. Something happened between the others. I tried to keep our friendship strong, but I failed. Then for some reason, I blamed myself for my brothers death.

 

Then I said to myself 'What's the point in smiling, when the world won't smile back at me?'. I went total Pinkamena for about a year. I was really depressed, because I know I'm not very lucky. Then, " years ago, I came across MLP. And it hit me like a cream pie! I kept watching, and my hope was restored! YAY

Pinkie Pie reminds me SO BUCKING much of myself, Which is really really fun!

I'm a very VERY social girl now and I still try my best to make people happy, because it makes me happy, because happiness has to come from somewhere, why not be the source?

 

And lastly...

Edited November 6, 2012 by SmileForever^.^

[AegisReflector 886]

Very good story. It just goes to show you how much of a positive impact a television show can have on one's personality.

 

Hopefully, FiM's new season continues to shine your day filled with happiness and an overall sense of joy. Your brother would want you to smile and be happy for the rest of your life. I'm sure you would too. Remember to never give up and always do what Pinkie Pie says, "Smile Smile Smile!"

[SmileForever^.^ 128]

Very good story. It just goes to show you how much of a positive impact a television show can have on one's personality.

 

Hopefully, FiM's new season continues to shine your day filled with happiness and an overall sense of joy. Your brother would want you to smile and be happy for the rest of your life. I'm sure you would too. Remember to never give up and always do what Pinkie Pie says, "Smile Smile Smile!"

 

Because THE PINK is always right most of the time I'll be sure to never give up Because in an adventure, you need a downfall, and an epic recovery Edited November 6, 2012 by SmileForever^.^

[Twilight Circuits 603]

My Little Pony Friendship is Magic taught me that there was still love left in the world, and that love knows no age, race, border, or continent. That you can love your enemy just as much as you love your closest kin, but mostly, that love, regardless of it's form, can stem from the mightiest of people, to the lowliest of criminals, as all, are never lost.

[Starflower 323]

My Little Pony made me think of life in a positive way as well. A smile changes everything!

 

I'm glad for the fact that MLP changed you. Like Aegis said, hopefully Season 3 continues to shine your personality, and so will all of us.

[Chevette 1,052]

I would have to say the biggest lesson the show has brought to my attention is judgement. Not saying I was judgmental to begin with, but as anyone else, I had my doubts with a show about cartoon ponies; but as it turned out, it was definitely much more than that. Not only is the show entertaining, but it makes you think... "How do ponies without horns brush their hair..." Yes, I'm sure this has come to mind before.

Anyways, the true meaning of judgment doesn't lie within the show, the show only makes it known. There are many closed mined people in this world, possibly way too many; but just look what this show did, it created a fanbase with many things intertwining together which created much more than just fans, it created artwork, stories, haters, lovers, friends & much more. Maybe some of the fans of this show weren't inspired to write or make artwork, but as soon as they saw others getting involved they wanted to be apart of it. And that's what I think the show did, it opened up new roads in people's minds.

Just like the Chevrolet ad says "Chevrolet Runs Deep", so does the inspiration of many who work to create not only the show, but the fan works that we see everyday.

[Shanks 10,816]

MLP didn't affect me quite as much but I think it still helped, I am going some mild depression right now and am stuggling to keep my rage under control but I have been in far deeper and have managed to get myself out. MLP has helped me a little with this by reminding me of what is really important in life and to keep hope alive, and it has that little X factor that just brings out my inner Pinkie Pie. It has also made me more open minded and willing to try new things, I never thought someone could actually take something like My Little Pony and make it good.

[SmileForever^.^ 128]

My Little Pony made me think of life in a positive way as well. A smile changes everything!

 

I'm glad for the fact that MLP changed you. Like Aegis said, hopefully Season 3 continues to shine your personality, and so will all of us.

 

Hehe Thanks, and I hope the exact same for you! And I also hope season 3 will have the same affect on many more fans to come in to the community

 

MLP didn't affect me quite as much but I think it still helped, I am going some mild depression right now and am stuggling to keep my rage under control but I have been in far deeper and have managed to get myself out. MLP has helped me a little with this by reminding me of what is really important in life and to keep hope alive, and it has that little X factor that just brings out my inner Pinkie Pie. It has also made me more open minded and willing to try new things, I never thought someone could actually take something like My Little Pony and make it good.

 

As I said before, I was going through some depression two years ago. now, if I tell someone I was depressed they laugh so much! How is it that unbelievable? ah well

Now, Things change. Change can be a very scary thing at times, but the good that comes from it is infinite. I bet you...this time next year you will be like 'That was me? HAHAHA, That was silly! Now where is my candy?' ...Okay maybe not the last part, but overall, don't let anyone break your spirit. You're a toy-maker's creation trapped inside a crystal ball.

[~Asuka <3~ 867]

MLP helped me gain a more positive spin on things. Not everything is going to be bad, and this show proves it. I also learned to refrain from being judgemental. Since I'm constantly teased for liking the show, I feel for those who are teased regardless of the reason.

 

After reading what you wrote, all I can say is, well, damn, them feels.

Edited November 6, 2012 by Dash Is Best Pony

[Shanks 10,816]

Now, Things change. Change can be a very scary thing at times, but the good that comes from it is infinite. I bet you...this time next year you will be like 'That was me? HAHAHA, That was silly! Now where is my candy?' ...Okay maybe not the last part, but overall, don't let anyone break your spirit. You're a toy-maker's creation trapped inside a crystal ball.

 

Yes it can be scary but it can also bring new opportunities, I am planning some very major and ambitious changes in my life that if they work out and I know I will be able to finally realize my full potential.

[Colt 555]

Thax a lot for sharing @@SmileForever^.^,

 

The way MLP has helped me does not has a big impact In my way of living in RL but more on the personal side. Some years ago my creative self was going crasy. I wrote a full story about a fantasy world and that stuff and still I believe is damn good but with the time and my absolute inability to draw stuff the fire drive me to write down what I had on my head just went off. I keep dreaming about stuff and even create 2 new stories from that but I just keep them in my head

 

When I cross paths with MLP:FIM I was kind aware of the show and the noice its fans made in the webs, suddenly I started to watch the episodes and it just grew up on me. I was astonished by the work of this amazing community and the talent they transpired in the webs, and just like that the spark was ignited again. Im writing about MLP and other stuff constantly now and just start to sharing here on MLPforums. And the show/ the chars / the world it just have something that helps you to feel better and belive that you can be better, what is it? I dont know but its damn strong

 

Now Im just more happy, not as I wasn't back then but I really feel more like me again, and thats just awesome. Hope to see you arround in the forums and keep that smile up

[FoxyCryptid 4,330]

Here's an entry from an essay I wrote:

 

"Fast-forward to even later and was come to where I realized how much more than just another show and fandom this was. I stumbled upon a sad fic called "A Filly's Final Dream", popped on "Temporary Home" and started reading. I first I only felt a pang of sadness, but it got stronger and stronger until my tears burst out. At fist I cried with the story, but them my thoughts drifted to my sister that passed a few years ago. I had never cried for her, but right then as how much I really missed her set in I cut loose. It felt like a release to let all of it out after all these years. I felt something else too, I felt hope and faith as that part of me was finally let out. It felt like something was telling me it would be okay, that she found her way home. I bet I sound crazy right now saying this about ponies."

 

Beyond that, it's given me drive to be a better artist and writer.

Edited November 6, 2012 by Shoboni

[SmileForever^.^ 128]

MLP helped me gain a more positive spin on things. Not everything is going to be bad, and this show proves it. I also learned to refrain from being judgemental. Since I'm constantly teased for liking the show, I feel for those who are teased regardless of the reason.

 

After reading what you wrote, all I can say is, well, damn, them feels.

 

*Gasp* I didn't hurt your feels did I? I just wanted to inspire people

 

Yes it can be scary but it can also bring new opportunities, I am planning some very major and ambitious changes in my life that if they work out and I know I will be able to finally realize my full potential.

 

Personally, I think your plans (though in not full detail) already show you have potential, because you have what it takes to move on PM me on your progress

[~Asuka <3~ 867]

*Gasp* I didn't hurt your feels did I? I just wanted to inspire people

 

Oh no, that isn't what I meant. Feels are like me saying that what you said is heartwarming. My feelings aren't hurt; I am inspired.

 

[Flicker Sweet 3,391]

The show hasn't really "helped" me in any way, I don't see how it would. It's just a tv show made for little kids that I happen to enjoy. There's no way (I believe) that a show could really "help" anyone, it may motivate you to do something, but it doesn't physically help you along the way.

[~Asuka <3~ 867]

The show hasn't really "helped" me in any way, I don't see how it would. It's just a tv show made for little kids that I happen to enjoy. There's no way (I believe) that a show could really "help" anyone, it may motivate you to do something, but it doesn't physically help you along the way.

 

I think that's what everyone means. Motivation is what the show gives us. The word choice could be changed, but it generally has the same meaning.

[Flicker Sweet 3,391]

I think that's what everyone means. Motivation is what the show gives us. The word choice could be changed, but it generally has the same meaning.

 

Not really, help is a physical thing. Motivation is purely psychological. In my opinion anyways, I suppose you probably have different ideas......

[Dtox 128]

Not really, help is a physical thing. Motivation is purely psychological. In my opinion anyways, I suppose you probably have different ideas......

 

This actually makes more sense than "help."

 

I've always understood that some people have essentially made themselves a bit better and more positive since getting into the show/fandom, but the word "help" always bothered me in some way.

 

"Motivation," on the other hand, sounds a whole lot better, and I think that's what people mean when MLP "helps" them. It's certainly motivated me to be better about certain things lol.

 

But eh, everyone has different meanings for things.

[SmileForever^.^ 128]

Oh no, that isn't what I meant. Feels are like me saying that what you said is heartwarming. My feelings aren't hurt; I am inspired.

 

 

In that case

Yay

The show hasn't really "helped" me in any way, I don't see how it would. It's just a tv show made for little kids that I happen to enjoy. There's no way (I believe) that a show could really "help" anyone, it may motivate you to do something, but it doesn't physically help you along the way.

 

Yes...It has motivated me, but in a strange way, I thought that would be an understatement. The show has 'motivated' me in greater ways that any physical being ever has. So with the show being more beneficial at that time of need, I thought it deserved the upgrade. I know "That's not how it works" but, you know, logic needs a makeover!

[Zygen 6,066]

Well I can't exactly say the show has really made any huge difference to me that I can say specificlly something about it affected my life. Maybe that will randomly change, or maybe I just don't pay enough attention.