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Submitted by Maryann P. from USA
Date: Tue Jul 10 20:35:31 2001
AJ,
I can't say that I know what it's like to deal with alcoholism, but I have and still am dealing with anxiety. I'm the kind of person who would never admit I have a problem, and keep it hidden until it gets unbearable. I don't have anyone to talk to about my problems, and my parents are probably going to get divorced. It hurts me a lot because I feel like everything's my fault. I am very paranoid and I feel like the whole world's going against me. And I don't think anyone understands because I'm not close to my family or anyone else. I honestly didn't think anyone cared about me. Until I started listening to your music. You make me proud to be a BSB fan. I just wanted to tell you that you're not alone out there. There are people dealing the same thing you are dealing with. When I heard about your problem on TRL, it inspired me to get help for my problems. You're in my prayers every night. And I have faith that you're gonna pull through. I know that this is a very hard time for you Boys, but remember, your fans are behind you 100%. Stay strong. Maryann P.
Submitted by Marisela from Los Angeles California USA
Date: Tue Jul 10 20:35:05 2001
I think the only thing we can say at a time like this is that we hope AJ gets better. This is hard for both his family as well as the fans. But it is our job, the fans', to inspire him to get better. Just as BSB music inspires all of us. Now is the time for all of us to come together to support someone we love and admire. Let us all keep Alexander in our hearts and prayers.KTBSPA!
Love, Marisela
Submitted by Naïma-----again ! from PARIS France
Date: Tue Jul 10 20:34:19 2001
------------to my one and only one-------------
******alexander james mclean******
it's 2:27 am in paris and i can't sleeeeep!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!u r my love for ever and ever and i can't stop praying for you baby!!!!!cuz i love you and i couldn't face another day without ur pretty smile...i can't stop crying baby...i miss you soooo much!!!!!!
this night must be the longest of my life ...i can't sleep baby ... i'm here 4 u
get well soon !!
(All caps detected. Message converted to lowercase)
Submitted by Jessica from Hopatcong New Jeresy USA
Date: Tue Jul 10 20:33:42 2001
AJ,
i can't even put into words how i feel. i have so much respect for you and i'm happy that you are getting help. you inspirer me. the courage you are showing is amazing and i will never be ale to express my feeling or how deep they run. i wish you well and pray you get better soon. just remember you're never alone, and your loved very much.
Submitted by Noelle from Concord California USA
Date: Tue Jul 10 20:32:18 2001
Hey A.J.!
PLEASE get well soon!!!!!!!!! I (as well as all your other fans!) absolutely, positively LOVE you! Your soooooo GREAT and I think that you bring a big portion of spirit to the band! Don't get me wrong they have LOADS of spirit too!!! Maybe if you think of your song "Larger Than Life" and think of the line in it "Every time we're you can make it right.......", maybe it will help you get better soon because your down right now and the song says that when your down we(your fans) can make it right, so if you think of all your fans it might help you! I'm (with all your other fans) soooooooooo proud of you for admiting that you had a problem and needed help! Your even GREATER than you we're before for that! We all know how hard it is to do those things(confessing) and it takes a good man to be able to do that! I miss you and I love you! Please get better soon! Remember everyone KTBSBPA!!!!!!!!! (Keep The BackStreet Boy Pride Alive!!!!!!!)
I love you guys always and forever!
Luv ya always and forever your true fan,
Noelle
~~~smile keep on lovin~~~~~~
Submitted by Carolina Páez from Chile
Date: Tue Jul 10 20:31:55 2001
A.J., I just wanna say that I`m praying for you, and I also know that you`re going to get through of this, `cause you are a strong person and a you love the life... your life. Well. I`m from Chile, South America, and BSB helped me so much, and they are part of my life, so I just wanna say that, that I´m praying for you. a lot of kisses, Carola
Submitted by Wanda Maher from NB Canada
Date: Tue Jul 10 20:31:55 2001
First of all I want to say that AJ, I am so proud of you!! You have made the first step to a new start in life. I also want to say that you are in no way stupid, or carless for your actions and for your mental state of mind. You are a normal person, just because you are in the public eye does not make you a perfect person. I have had a serve depression problem for most part of my life but didn't seek treatment until like two years ago, it got really tough after my mom died suddenly, but I am doing so much better now. Depession is something you are going to have to battle for the rest of your life, but you know what you can do it!! Their is always sunshine after the rain. I have 100% and more confidence in you AJ, you are a beautiful person and I know you can do this for yourself, you family, the rest of the group and for your fans. I love you and Keep STRONG!!!! KTBSPA!!!!
Submitted by Shannaleigh from New York New York USA
Date: Tue Jul 10 20:30:14 2001
AJ, I just wanna let you know that I love you!
Even though I am only a fan, and I've never met you-I hope my words and the words of other fans help you to pull though this! I am glad to know that you admitted your problem and the fact that you needed help, because if anything ever happened to you I dont how me or other backstreet fans would react!
I know that you can get through this cause there are alot of people that support you!
God Bless you!
Submitted by Happy from Cleveland Ohio USA
Date: Tue Jul 10 20:29:53 2001
A.J, I just thought I'd send a short note to let you know I think you are doing a wonderful thing. I am 37 years old and a HUGE fan! You should be proud of yourself for recognizing that you had a problem and doing something about it. With everything thing you boys do, concerts, charitable events, touring, tv, it's a wonder you all aren't in rehab! Believe me, I mean this as a compliment. You guys really know what it means to work!! Oh, and kudo's to the rest of the guys for being there for you and for handling the situation in the manner that they did! My prayers are with you A.J and I know you will prevail!
Submitted by Jocelyn from Seymour Connecticut USA
Date: Tue Jul 10 20:28:35 2001
I wanted to share with you a few things I wrote a little while after I heard about AJ's decision to go into rehab:Take this time
To find yourself
To better yourself
Take this time
To reflect
To heal
Take it slow
One day at a time
One step at a time
Always know
You have our love
And most of all
Our respect
We are behind you
One hundred percent
And we'll be there
When it's all said and done Be strong
Have faith
Say a little prayer
Whatever will do
For you
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If I could,
I'd take away your tears,
I'd take away your fears. If I could,
I'd help you through,
This diffucult time. If I could,
I'd be your strength,
I'd be your courage,
For the one everyone thought,
Was fearless. If I would be able to,
I'd tell you,
I'm proud. I'm proud of your willingness,
To fight,
To do battle,
With what hurts.
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Butterfly
You've gone to be,
A better human being,
A better person,
A better friend,
A better child,
To a parent. You're a butterfly,
In it's coccoon,
Ready to come out,
More beautiful than before. Don't rush,
Take it slow,
Always know,
Its going to be,
Okay.
Submitted by Rafaela Araújo from João Pessoa Paraíba Brazil
Date: Tue Jul 10 20:27:06 2001
Dear Alex,How are you? Well, as long as I know, you're not that fine. But anyway I've got something to tell you and I'd like you to read it.
It's my birthday and I got a really bad new today, what made me sick. Somebody told me that a person who has a big influence in my life got into a rehab, having some treatment. I really have no idea why this person got involved with alcoholic drinking, I knew that he used to like it, but with moderation.
Anyway, now the only thing I'd like to give him is all the strength I have inside, tell him that I'm by his side, that he's strong, tough and corageous enough to face this situation he became into. You know, he wanted to better himself and I'm too proud of him because of it.
Unfortunately, I'm pretty far away from him (I live in Brazil, and him, in US) but I really wanted him to feel the positive vibe I'm trying to give him. At this moment, I'd like to hold his hand and tell him how much important he is to me, and maybe show him how much life can be beautiful, how much we could take and enjoy of it.
I'm sure he has the most wonderful friends ever, an awsome mother too, might not have a girlfriend but surely has lots of people who love him from their hearts !!! But I also would really like to show him the beauty of nature, that the simple things are the most pretty ones... so many things I've learned in this few years of my life.
You know, Alex... this person is you. I admire you so much. Please, be strong, I do believe God and believe in you, you gotta and gonna get out of this, man !!!
Try to find out life is a lot of more than comfort, money and parties. Life is simplicity and real enjoyment. And it's in the beauty of flowers, the inocence in a smile of a child, in the words full of knoweledge from an old person, and the funny things a kitty would do with no cruel intention that God show us the way of life. It all makes the true and sincere love we could feel from Him.
"I'll say a little prayer for you: Forever and ever, you'll be in my heart and I will love you"
Good luck, God bless you, Enjoy life !!! Kisses and Hugs,
Rafaela Araújo "Is not too late to change your mind, to take my hand don't say goodbye..." More thant that – Backstreet Boys
"Fight to your dreams and never give up" Rafaela Araújo
Submitted by Dulce from Villahermosa Tabasco Mexico
Date: Tue Jul 10 20:25:50 2001
Dear Aj:
I need that you rehabilitate yourself because you are a megaespecial person for me like the other Backstreet Boys. If you suffer I also suffer. I want see you happy, to smile and that you have that sense of the humor that always has characterized to you of the others. From all backstreet fans Mexican we know your situation, we proposed support you in everything, to take a yellow ribbon that says: We supported to AJ, our prayers are for you because AJ be in our hearts and our lifes. You don´t have idea how much I love to you.
You can do it.
You never forget that you have millions and millions of fans in Mexico that we be with you and we love you.
You are my SHINING STAR that illuminates my days and BSB are the SHAPE OF MY HEART, IF I DON´T HAVE YOU in my dreams Im unfortunate. Greetings from Tabasco, Mexico!!!!!!!!!
Kisses forever.
Dulce.
Submitted by Ashley from Long Beach Califorina USA
Date: Tue Jul 10 20:24:39 2001
I wish you the best of luck on your recovery. We all miss you very much. We love you with all our hearts and want to see you back and in the best of health and shape. We miis you very much. My friends and I are pulling for you and want to send all our love to you and the boys. I know how much it must hurt not to be near the ones you love. But I know the feeling. My brother went thru it. I know how it must be. I have god to thank for helping my brother and I know deep in my heart that he will help you as well. He never leaves his children behind in a time of need. PLease get well soon.
ALl my love and my prays and thoughts to you,
Ashley
Submitted by Griselda from Florencio Varela Buenos Aires Argentina
Date: Tue Jul 10 20:22:26 2001
AJ, por favor curate pronto, te amamos, BSB no es lo mismo sin vos. Sabemos que vas a poder.
GRi.
KTBSPA!!!!
Submitted by Nikki from Toronto Ontario Canada
Date: Tue Jul 10 20:22:05 2001
AJ,I still dont understand how you could possibly be depressed? You have a beautiful face, a beautiful voice, you dance better than anyone I have ever seen, you have the other Backstreet Boys who love you and you have your family and last but not least, you have millions and millions of fans that totally adore you! I guess even with that, a person can still have their share of problems, I as well as fans all over the world want you to get better!
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