Oh boy! Oh man!

[Perfect_Harmony 58]

If you have seen any of my other posts, they are more along the lines of serious thought. I like to think that I'm helping people somehow, and making these posts fulfill an empty spot in my life. So, today I bring you something new in a hope to add to the never ending tale of our struggles. I hope everybody is able to find something In my posts that you feel strongly about. I would love nothing more than to be able to connect with all of you.

 

Today I decided to ignore my fears and tell my friend that I was a brony. Now, I'm my first post I mentioned that because of this show I was able to turn my life around and save my friendships, but I never told any of my friends why I had this sudden change. So once I was able to get his attention, I started talking. I told him why I had changed, and how I was able to. I told him that something had reminded me of a long lost happiness, a childhood left behind. He listened intently and seemed amazed that something so powerful could even exist. As I was getting more in depth with the conversation, a sudden fear came over me. I thought to myself "What if he doesn't except me? What if I just turn out to look like a fool?" Once again, I ignored the fear. When I saw the expression on my friend's face, and I couldn't help but notice that he seemed like he really cared. This was something I hadn't seen in a long time, and it was only natural that I gained courage from this. A rush of emotions hit my mind. I tried not to show how I was feeling, and continued on. Giving him a brief history on how I had been depressed over last 3 years I also realized that to him, and to many, I was a tough guy. "Tough" meaning that I never really showed any emotion before.That I was always the person that they went to for help. I had never asked for any help from anyone, even before our relationship went downhill. I had always tried to hide what I really felt and I just simply could not put up with it anymore. , The time had come. With a strong voice, I told him that I was a brony and that this show was a life changer not to me, but to thousands.

 

Silence. Pure silence for what seemed like forever. I thought to myself "I blew it! I'm done! It's all over!". Mustering what was left of my courage, I was about to get up, but then he said something. "So you're telling me that this show caused you to change your life and regret your actions?" I slowly nodded. Once again, silence for what seemed like an eternity. I waited, and then I heard something that sounded like music to my ears. "I should probably watch this show too" he said.

 

What I felt next was a combination of relief and happiness, no, even more than that. A feeling of joy and (my personal favorite) acceptance. I showed him the show and being a fan of anime he was immediately drawn in, and in a few minutes he too realized one of the greatest things ever created in the world.

 

So now, I have finally accomplished my goal and I have a friend at home I can talk to, another brony. My life is looking a whole lot better than it ever has, and I just can't wait for the future.

 

I'd like to thank the community for putting up with my excessive rants, and I know I've said it many times before but...

 

Thank you, everypony.

[Finesthour 7,287]

Heh, it may be my ego talking, but I want to take some of the pride for this xD

 

Just kidding!

 

I am very happy for you!

[Apple Bloom 2,933]

Way to go! I wish I could get someone to watch the show. The closest person I have to a friend is my cousin and he shows no particular interest in it.

[Perfect_Harmony 58]

Heh, it may be my ego talking, but I want to take some of the pride for this xD

 

Just kidding!

 

I am very happy for you!

 

 

Oh no, I forgot to mention you! Your response to my post yesterday really helped me and I can't thank you enough. Through the whole thing I was able to stay calm and I just kept hearing your advice in my head!

[Finesthour 7,287]

Oh no, I forgot to mention you! Your response to my post yesterday really helped me and I can't thank you enough. Through the whole thing I was able to stay calm and I just kept hearing your advice in my head!

 

Ah, so my ego was correct.

 

Glad to be of service

[Eenohay 318]

I dont know if I feel good or bad about the fact that I simply went one day and said, "Hey, you know what I did yesterday? I watched My Little Pony! It's pretty good."

[Kyreth 194]

I dont know if I feel good or bad about the fact that I simply went one day and said, "Hey, you know what I did yesterday? I watched My Little Pony! It's pretty good."

 

Same here. I worked up the courage to tell my friends that I am a brony but I don't know if I could ever explain what the show and more importantly the community mean to me. This has all affected me in a big way, but most people just think I'm some faggot who's jumped on a bandwagon.

Edited February 1, 2012 by Kyreth

[Applesmack & Brandy 121]

Glad we could all be of help, and glad to hear your friend sounds to be doing better too!

[Ezynell 2,037]

These are not rants. These are tales of hard one victory through bravery in the battlefield. I'm proud of you. The entire community is backing you. Congrats.