My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic - Image #196,825

If these "Friends" avoided you because of something like that, then they probably weren't your real friends in the first place. A real friend would be accepting of your interests, a great friend would give the show a try.

in the words of Dr. Seuss ( at least i think it was him)

Be who you are
and say what you feel
because those who mind don't matter
and those who matter don't mind.