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Submitted by EMOE from manchester NH USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 21:45:47 2001
dear aj...
first of all i don't know what your problem is ...i'm kinda confused...
because English is my second language...:)
by the way, what ever your problem is , i hope you feel better.
your fan... EMOEwrite me at emoejanet@hotmail.com
gooooooooooood luck
Submitted by Linda from New Canaan CT USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 21:44:35 2001
hey everyone... it's a sad time and I just wanna say that we can all get over this - I want to give all my wishes to AJ and the rest of the boys and AJ's family because it's hard for us, but it must be 100X worse for them. I feel so badly, since I just saw them last week and they were wonderful... I just want to say thanks to all of them for keeping me in line and I just hope that everything is okay because they've given me, along with most of you other fans, a sence of hope and a love for life and music and I just want to let them know that we respect them and love them. Get well soon AJ we love you (and the rest of the boys!). peace.
Submitted by Heidi from Spring Texas USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 21:44:13 2001
AJ-I really hope you get better soon! I am just recovering from jaw surgery and this Bible verse has really helped me and I hope it helps you too."I Can Do All Things Through Chrst Who Strengthens Me" Philippians 4:13
Submitted by Miriam from Mexico city DF Mexico
Date: Mon Jul 9 21:44:08 2001
I just wanna say that if I respected AJ a lot, now I respect him even more. I'm proud that he had taken that step 'coz it's very important. I can say in name of all the latin and world wide backstreet fans that we'll always be for you, you (AJ) and the Boys have the most wonderful fans in the world.
4eva Smile
Submitted by Kara from Martins Ferry Ohio USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 21:43:48 2001
Best Wishes to AJ!
Submitted by Stephanie from Hialeah Florida USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 21:42:33 2001
First off, I'd just like to say, that through all my tears, I was sincerely happy that AJ was strong enough and brave enough to get help for himself. I know from personal experience that it takes a lot of courage to be able to admit you have a problem, especially to yourself. I'm going to share a little story with everyone that reads this, in hopes that I can help or reach someone in this way. I can totally relate to AJ's depression and alcohol problem, which I think is why it hit me so hard when I heard the news. I've never had anything handed to me, I've always had to work hard and earn everything I have, which has brought along it's share of depression. Ranging from my cousin's heart problem, similar to the one Brian has, to most recently one of my best friends and almost sister almost doing something extremely stupid, landing her in the hospital for a few days. For a while I used to deal with everything by shutting myself off from the world. I wouldn't talk to anyone, I'd just keep it all bottled up inside, until the day would come when I exploded(which happened more than once). Through it all though, I always found peace in the music of the Backstreet Boys. It was watching and listening to them that made me a stronger person, that made me feel better about myself and helped me open up and share my feelings with my friends. It was also them that helped my best friend get through her most dark moments, which I am forever thankful for. To this day I still consider myself the Queen of depressing moments and rough situations, but I now know how to deal with them, in part due to another mistake I made in my life. I'm only 16, and I think I had my first taste of alcohol before I was 10. I liked it, except beer, hate that. I tried so many different drinks, I never really thought anything about it. I only drank at family affairs anyway. Then came the day a cousin and I raced... I had about 12 glasses of wine in less than five minutes. Even that, when I was just 14, wasn't enough to get me drunk. I started drinking here and there by myself when I liked something, and still I didn't think anything of it. I got drunk on New Years, and still thought it was no big deal. Then, my two best friends and I had awesome tickets to the opening night of the Black & Blue World Tour in Ft. Lauderdale. We're waiting around for our ride to arrive and eating chocolate - too much, and we decide to have a small drink of wine, and I had some other stuff, I don't even know what it's called, but it was some stuff mixed together. It all cought up with me at the show and I don't even remember the boys singing As Long As You Love Me. But I recovered and enjoyed the rest of the night until the ride home, when I almost threw up. Drinking, even though it wasn't all the time, and depression, didn't mix quite well... not to mention that some of my close guy friends drink way to much and haven't been in the best of situations with the drinking, made me realize that I had to stop. Since that incident I've never drank again. Yeah, it is tempting sometimes, but I've learned my lesson, I know better now. I hope that through my personal experience, maybe not all that dramatic, but still personal, people see the dangers of alcohol. After hearing about AJ, I've sworn off alcohol for good. I only hope and pray that AJ makes it thorugh these difficult times and comes out stronger and wiser. My prayers are with him, his family, and the rest of those close ot him(the rest of BSB included of course). Love and Peace,
Stephanie
Submitted by Sana Khan from Toronto Ontario Canada
Date: Mon Jul 9 21:42:28 2001
Hey Aj ~ Juz wanna tell ya that all da fanz are damn proud of ur decision~ It takez courage to confront ur problemz and that too in front of the whole world ~ U did it and it only provez ur strong will, character and yearningz to remain healthy alwayz ~ I wish u all da best from all of the memberz of Bsb Blvd Msg Board as well as from my family~ Proud to have ya in Backstreet Boyz ~ To The Boyz :- We know u guyz love each other a lot and we know that in this hard time, u'll pull thru' together and will bring back our Aj to his good old self ~ We love ya guyz and will alwayz keep ya in our prayerz :-) There'z no thing stronger and as effective as a "prayer". U guyz got it from me and all da fanz ;-) Aj ~ I dedicate u this poem ~ I hope U get well soon, Amen :-)
The Healing Power Inside Me ~
© Sana
There come momentz, when u feel all wretched,
Life seems to be a burden, your feelingz suppressed,
You feel to be left out, while everyone'z blessed,
Worries surround u, and ur life gets all stressed, When all the doors are closed, look in my eyez and come close to me!
I'll turn ur cold heart into fire, I'll set that real U free ! When ur trust is broken, confidence loses its way,
When ur dreamz are shattered, everything goes astray,
You seek refuge from life, and fear anguish at display,
People walk out on u, even friendz refuse to stay, When the road of life bumptz into a dead end, take my hand and grab hold of me!
I'll turn your cold heart into fire, I'll set that real U free ! Thatz the Healing Power Inside Me :)
P.S . And I firmly believe that U've tht Healing Power Hidden Inside ya too Aj, U juz gotta hold onto it ~
Submitted by Sam from La Crosse WI USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 21:41:50 2001
Hey AJ,
I hope you know that you fans love you to death and respect you more and more each day for making such a wise decision. Thank you for putting yourself first, because I know the Backstreet Boys and your fans would never be the same if something had happened to you. We have looked to you for inspiration and comfort in the past, and now I hope you'll look to your fans to help you get through this situation. Remember every day that you are one of the most special people that any of us know of, and I personally respect you for doing what you need now for yourself. We love you, AJ. Please always remember that.Your fan from yesterday, today, and forever,
Sam :-)
Submitted by Jessica from St catharines Ontario Canada
Date: Mon Jul 9 21:41:30 2001
hey aj!
i hope you get better! i know what you are going through i have been there not me but my family has and i want to be there in anyway i can to help you get better and i know for a fact that you will beable to do this yourself because your a strong man. i was really exciting about the concert for the 28th but now thats not even in my mind right now, your the person that is in my mind right now. i will see you in september ajlove ya jessica
ps get better soon hun! (All caps detected. Message converted to lowercase)
Submitted by Deepa from Saugus MA USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 21:40:13 2001
Dear AJ,
Yesterday, Snday July 8th, my friends and I went to Boston right after we got out of work. Well i was just supposed to take them to Newbury Street,but they had heard that you guys were stayign at the Ritz. So totally by mistake we came upon the Ritx, and of course my friends had to stay. So anyways, here i am thinking of course i'm not going to be able to see you, so i figured i would walk around and try to find somethign to eat. I met up with this girl who rented a hotel room at the Ritz just to see you guys. She told me some room numbers that you guy were in. So i went up and walked around, so i saw you. You had just walked out of your hotel room, so i played it cool and walked away from you, behind enough to see you. I Heard the news today on a radio station and it was so weird to know that just the day before i walking behind you. Well i never had tickets to the concert, and i never tried to get any, i guess you can say i'm one of those fans tha only buys cd and admire from a distance, plus ur tixs cost way too much. Anyway, I really hope you feel better, so many people adore you. Best of Luck, maybe next time i ever see you i'l say hi...
Submitted by Cass from Bradford PA USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 21:41:47 2001
AJ
Your music has touched in many ways. It has gotten me through many tough times in my life. It inspires me to try and see the better in things. I hope you too can get through your struggles right now. Try and be positive, and everything will work out for the good. God helps all of us, you'll always be in my prayers.
Submitted by Ashley from Somewhere Illinois USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 21:39:20 2001
Dear AJ,
I never knew that you had this problem. When I found out, I broke down into tears. I guess I just never thought AJ of the Backstreet Boys would ever have this kind of a problem. But that's just it. I was looking at you as a Backstreet Boy... not as a human being. In my eyes, you were perfect, but now I realize you have problems like everyone else. You were like an angel, since you helped me with my depression. I know exactly what you're going through. I just lost my grandmother about 8 months ago. She was like a mother to me. Then, I had to go to a rehab center for depression, too. When I heard you lost your grandma, I cried for you, since I knew what you were feeling. Now, since this is happening to you, my heart goes out to you. I know you will be able to get through this. You are a very strong person, and so many people will support you on this. By coming out and admitting you have a problem, you might have inspired other people to get help. Just keep in mind that your fans love you, and we always will. You will get through this, AJ. Take as much time as you need to fully recover from this. I want you to be happy with your life and enjoy all that you have accomplished. Hopefully, I will see a brand new AJ on September 22 at my concert. Remember that God will help you through this and your grandmother is watching you from heaven. You will be in all of your fans' prayers, including mine. I love you, AJ.
Loving you with all of my heart,
Ashley
Submitted by Brittany Dorr from Wheaton Maryland USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 21:39:09 2001
Dear AJ,
When I heard about you checking yourself into rehab, I started crying, only because I have so much love for you inside and out. Then I had to remember that you were doing this for your health and safety. I honestly respect what you are doing. Being brave enough to come go out to the public and your fans. I wish you the best of luck with what you're going through. AJ, you have all of my love right now, as always. I will remain a fan and *friend* for life, until the end of time. Again, I am proud of you, good luck! Love always
Brittany
Submitted by Ashley from Rocky Mount North Carolina USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 21:37:53 2001
AJ,
I know what you are going through is hard but if you were strong enough to say that you had a problem I know you are strong enough to get through this. Just remember that you have millions of fans behind you and your four brothers that you were blessed with. I feel that I love you more now than before because you did something many people can't do so I am VERY proud of you. I will keep you in my prayers. KTBSPA!! Much love to AJ.
Submitted by Melissa from Daytona Beach Florida USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 21:37:05 2001
First off I want to give major props to everyone for supporting AJ and his decision. I admire every one of the fans for standing up for him and not deserting him when he needs it the most. We are all a family and it is wonderful to know that when a crisis happens we can all come together.
AJ-you are a great man. It takes a lot to get where you are today and I wish you well. If you keep your eye on the prize you cannot lose. I know that you will succeed and come out on the top. You have always been there for the fans and now it is our turn to give back to you. I wish you the best of luck on your journey. You are never alone and I hope that you realize how many people care about you and are rooting for you! So get well soon, man. I know I cant wait to see you shining on the stage again. :)
Much Love
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