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How My little Pony saved my life. (self.mylittlepony)

submitted ago by bandninja[!]

Not to long ago, I was headed down a path of self destruction. I was drinking and doing drugs here and there, abusing my medication. I felt alone and desperate. I attempted suicide twice. After some therapy I discovered mlp. just like everyone does, I declared it "for children" and only pedophiles like it. But after watching it, I was hooked. I am now proud to be a brony, I'm no longer make bad decisions and I help others who are in trouble just like I was. I pledge to love and tolerate everyone, even myself. Thanks everypony!

TL;DR, MLP saved my life.

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[–]Gratlofatic 103 points104 points ago

It's one of those shows that let's you get away from stupid world problems for 22 minutes a Saturday

[–]TrustyFryingPan 69 points70 points ago

A brief 22 minutes of sheer joy. Everypony needs that!

[–]N04H 23 points24 points ago

Thousands (maybe millions) of people are at peace for 22 minutes.

[–]CygnusVismundCygnus 4 points5 points ago

I know I am. Clean off heroin almost seven months now, and ponies are partially responsible.

[–]keiyakins 3 points4 points ago

Heh, I don't have any stories like that, but if I remember to hug a stuffed animal and watch some ponies, I can get down off anger easily :D

[–]Doctor_Pantalones 39 points40 points ago

[–]vchandevelopment 21 points22 points ago*

Edit: screwed up the emotes

[–]Phei 18 points19 points ago

I have the great talent to forget what happened in books or shows after, like, 3 months.

[–]jherazob 10 points11 points ago

You even got a cutie mark for it and all!

[–]Phei 9 points10 points ago

I think I'd freak the buck out if all of sudden a tattoo appeared on my butt.

[–]jherazob 5 points6 points ago

You just singlehandedly made me reconsider the idea of never getting a tatoo, but too bad as no tatoo artist could ever come close to the awesomeness of a fractal.

[–]Phei 5 points6 points ago

It also just made me realise that MLP encourages little girls to get tramp stamps tattoos in questionable places.

[–]conan93 4 points5 points ago

I think you used the emote wrong :O

[–]vchandevelopment 3 points4 points ago

I think I did do, help what do I do to fix it? :o

[–]conan93 3 points4 points ago

http://www.reddit.com/r/mylittlepony/comments/k7qfz/new_ponymoticon_guide/

Full guide there!

[–]vchandevelopment 5 points6 points ago

[–]Batmaners 1 point2 points ago

[–]lord_terrene 2 points3 points ago

[–]AethWolf 11 points12 points ago

Wait, it's possible to watch only one episode a day? If I watch one episode, I usually end up watch at least one or two more afterwards.

[–]Alchy919 21 points22 points ago

Welcome friend

I am always happy to hear how MLP affected someone's life in a positive way. We hope you'll stay with us.

Have a free hug

[–]bandninja[S,!] 20 points21 points ago

I'm definitely staying! This sub reddit is too good to leave!

[–]lord_terrene 2 points3 points ago

you're not alone, this show has some depression-killing magic to it. the community is great too. the way you are now helping people who are in a similar dark spot it sounds like you'll be a great addition!

o< /)

[–]sirtophat 20 points21 points ago

That's pretty great. To a lesser extent it got me out of the whole "everything is pointless bluh" thing

[–]bandninja[S,!] 9 points10 points ago

Me too.

[–]TrustyFryingPan 10 points11 points ago

As a new(ish) member of the Herd, I'd like to say things are only going to get better now you are here!

Keep on getting better, loving and tolerating!

[–]bandninja[S,!] 14 points15 points ago

Thanks! I will.

[–]TrustyFryingPan 9 points10 points ago

You betcha! Also, as someone first told me when I came on here; Welcome!

If you need a hand with anything, like how to post emoticons, what subreddits to choose, or just general stuff, ask away!

[–]Shadai 12 points13 points ago

This show is magic, I tell you.

[–]Fizzyotter 11 points12 points ago

Always good to see mlp help someone in a positive way. If you have the time, you should tell the full story. Here or at /r/dearprincesscelestia

[–]Reginault 10 points11 points ago

MAGICAL!

[–]Apendixitis 9 points10 points ago

It's so awesome how many stories there are like yours about how much better this show makes people, it's really impressive!

[–]derram 6 points7 points ago

this is the best place ever everyone is so nice and friendly

[–]GoodChanceAndLuck 1 point2 points ago

I'm so glad I have you guys here to keep me happy all the time.

[–]plighter 3 points4 points ago

You are awesome!

[–]Geekmuffin 3 points4 points ago

That’s amazing bro. I’ve heard plenty of stories about guys who got a second wind from MLP and the community when they were depressed/lonely/hopelessly apathetic, but actually making a turn-around on drug and alcohol abuse is a whole new level of awesome.

Unfortunately I only have my one upvote for you.

brohug

[–]trambe25 2 points3 points ago

Welcome to the herd buddy!

Here's some cider an enjoy your stay!

[–]Deslosbin 2 points3 points ago

It is good to see new members post their stories. I hope that you continue to recover and that we can assist this recovery in any way we can.

[–]Scarfish 2 points3 points ago

MLP is my drug.

[–]yamamoto114 4 points5 points ago

MLP is my anti-drug. :P

[–]Shawnyall 2 points3 points ago*

Who wanted to take these self-posts away again? I mean, really. This is a perfect example of something we should not get rid of. He had a troubled life before, but ponies set him on the right path. You want to take away people like this' ability to share that with the rest of us bronies?

 

I love this kind of thing, and I have a lot of respect for bandninja for being able to share that part of her life with us. Even more so for helping people who are in the same position he was in. (Really. I know that feeling, and it feels good. I'm very happy for you, and feel a twinge of pride.)

 

 

I say "nay" to disallowing personal self-posts. What say ye, bronies?

[–]bandninja[S,!] 2 points3 points ago

Ye!

One small, insignificant correction, *Her.

[–]Shawnyall 0 points1 point ago

+1 Respect for admitting to being a girl on the internet. Prepare your inbox.

[–]bandninja[S,!] 2 points3 points ago

I didn't want to at first because knew nobody would believe me.

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[–]bandninja[S,!] 7 points8 points ago

Oh no! That's wrong. I'm sorry that happened. I believe you and wish I could make up for it. Just know that I feel your pain and know how hard it is to get through!

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[–]bandninja[S,!] 8 points9 points ago

As an athiest, I absolutely hate /r/atheism. All they do is bash religion which is exactly what you're not supposed to do!

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[–]bandninja[S,!] 5 points6 points ago

But of course, it's all so silly.

[–]DOSbomber 6 points7 points ago

I agree. on /r/Christianity, people discuss Christianity and build each other up. On /r/atheism, it seems they only bash any type of religion or make posts saying, "Hurr Durr, look how I owned this Christian dude. LOL." It's pretty saddening...

[–]blueberryjamoutlaw 1 point2 points ago

Perhaps you're holding them to /r/mylittlepony standards? Not everyone on reddit can be as chill as us. Also, it's hard not to feel a bit bitter at religion when you live in the bible belt...

I try to encourage thought provoking conversations there whenever possible and down-vote anything not nice. It has it's problems (just like any sub-reddit), but I think they're pretty cool.

[–]Penciller 1 point2 points ago

I am an atheist and don't go to /r/atheism for that very reason, too much douchebaggery there.

[–]Pokemaniac_Ron 0 points1 point ago

There is no god, and Richard Dawkins is his prophet.

[–]Gratlofatic 0 points1 point ago

This isn't a competition...

[–]YaroLord 1 point2 points ago

This show is amazing.

[–]Lankygit 1 point2 points ago

Whether it's because its funny, cute, sad, or touching, MLP always makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside.

[–]gear9242 1 point2 points ago

Welcome to the herd, buddy!

[–]redpossum 1 point2 points ago

that's really cool, hope your doing better outside the show too

[–]bandninja[S,!] 2 points3 points ago

I definitely am!

[–]sportsracer48 0 points1 point ago

[–]Psych0kill3r 1 point2 points ago

I was in this same position not a year ago. I'm glad to see it worked out for you too! Seeing MLP help so many people gives me a happy.

[–]Faryshta 0 points1 point ago

Action Hank high five you http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfnizkjPfj1qcfk59o1_500.png

[–]Penciller 1 point2 points ago

I am ever so glad you got out of the dark place with the help of ponies! I for one welcome you to the herd and am glad to have another person out there spreading love and tolerance around.

All the best for you and I hope to see your posts in the future too =)

[–]J3ueno 1 point2 points ago

I believe you but your post seems so unreal and ridiculous to me.

Anyways, I'm glad you're feeling better.

[–]bandninja[S,!] 2 points3 points ago

I understand, if it were me reading this posted by someone else I would be a little skeptical too.

[–]DalekCaek 0 points1 point ago

Celestia bless us, every pony.

[–]Kedawei 1 point2 points ago

I'm pretty happy with my life and yet I still drink and do drugs sometimes for fun of course with friends, but I prefer watching ponies more

[–]keiyakins 0 points1 point ago

For some people that's okay, they can control the drugs. For others, it becomes the other way around, the drug controlling the person. And that's when it has to stop.

[–]Kedawei 0 points1 point ago

Exactly, that's what I tell everyone, it's will of the user, not the thing itself

[–]aphroninjaXD 0 points1 point ago

Wasn't Just MLP, give your self some credit... you had the balls to watch a show for "little girls" (even though the vast majority is guys) and found something you liked. and if you ask me someone who decides what they like, for themselves, has some powerful decision making skills.

[–]Heartsandhooves 1 point2 points ago

We have all been there, I am glad you are okay now. Making me tear up and stuff...

[–]bandninja[S,!] 2 points3 points ago

awww, well thanks for your support.

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