It got me involved in this community. As a result, I've met a countless number of incredible friends, people I can connect and communicate with on a level I couldn't with many people in my life beforehand. A life without them would now be unthinkable to me. I've opened up a great deal. I have fewer problems with anxiety, I feel significantly less awkward, I generally consider myself a better, stronger person than I once was, and my self esteem has grown exponentially.
Getting involved in the community has also introduced me to BDSM, which in turn has opened me up to a lot of new, awesome things and given me confidence to explore them. 😀