Submitted by Nicole from Lakewood CA USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 20:31:18 2001
I think Robbie Williams said it best: That in the end, all you boy bands drop down and wallow in your own pain in the massive destructive web you have spun for yourself. You soon tire of the hetic life and end up drinking into the early hours of the morning and experimenting with new drugs. But as he solved his problem and crawled out of the depths of dispare, so shall you AJ. You will rise again.
Submitted by Lindsay from Chandler Arizona USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 20:30:52 2001
It was shooking to here this information at first, but the only thing I can say is A.J I hope you recieve all the help and support to recover from all of this. I know god will help you to get better. My prayer and love goes out to you and the guys. Get well! We all love you!
Submitted by Samantha from grand valley PA USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 20:30:46 2001
hey AJ,
watching trl today..made me realize how important u are to me..and all the other fans. i cried..for so long..and i never even met you!! i finally figured out just how much u mean to me..and with all this going on..now i know i love u more than i ever have!! and watching the guys...on trl in tears..*cries* AJ i love you with all my heart. it took so much for you to do what you did..to realize you needed the help to get through this..and going to the guys to ask for it...im so proud of you! *hugs* i wish you the very best.. and i hope things go ok for u! i wish..that i could be there with u..and tell you this myself..but thats imposible..so i just hope u read this..and know that me..and all of the other fans...will always love you no matter what.. we'll all be here for you no matter what happens...we love you guys..and AJ...you will be in my prayers as well as my heart..i breathe for u..hell i LIVE for u..i love you with all my heart and soul.. i know you r gonna pull through this..just be strong..for me..and for all your fans..we love you so much!!
and to the guys..it took alot to go on trl like that...and im so proud of all you too..for telling us the truth! it meant alot to me..as im sure it did to others too..but i love you all so very much and i know you will do everything u can to help aj through this...*hugs* to all of u....i love yall!
~Sam~
Submitted by Jen from Toronto Ontario Canada
Date: Mon Jul 9 20:30:25 2001
Dear AJ:I know you'll probably never see this but i'm counting on the 'probably' part of the sentence and pretend that you will. I just want to tell you how proud I am of you for everything - for being such a kick-butt singer, for being a nice, kind and sweet person and for always putting on such a great show every night for the last eight years despite whatever you might be going through personally. The same goes for Nick, Brian, Kevin, and Howie too. But I'm most proud of you for the fact that you've admitted that you had a problem. Sure, it sucks that the tour has to be postponed but that's nothing if you aren't happy and healthy. It's hard to admit when we need help sometimes and I'm happy that you did. We love you AJ and we hope you get better soon. Just know our prayers are with you and every single one of us Backstreet Boys fans care about you a lot and support you 100%.
Love
Jen
Submitted by Rosetta from Glen Allen Virginia USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 20:30:14 2001
AJ if you read this, I just want to let you know that I love you and I'll be praying for you every step of the way. I believe that you can overcome this. Remember you have a wonderful family who loves you. Family includes us fans also. We do love you and support you. God Bless and keep the faith.
Submitted by Tammy Fletcher from Salem Virginia USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 20:30:03 2001
Dear AJ:
Aj let me tell you about me, I am a 29yr old MOM, with 2 execellant children. I am also a recovering addict, who suffers from depression of 10 yrs, with anxiety disorder. No I am not a alchol abuser but narcotic abuser, who has been clean for 6 yrs. Let me explain also I lost both of my grandmothers this yr. And my own MOTHER when I was 16 yrs old. The best advice I can give you is "Let it happen, and take 1 day at a time." I know you will return to the stage soon, cause that is your passion. But AJ take all the time you need and let it happen. I also know that the man I saw in Greensboro Coliseum just a few weeks ago, Is a HELL of a MAN! What hurts is you are suffering the way I did yrs ago! Just remember everyone needs his/her own time for themselves once in a while. But on TRL TODAY when the guys were there, YOU could see the worry especially in Nick, and Kevin's FACES! Also when you sung the song where they taped you, You could see the depression in your eyes.! It was the same look I had! And I felt exactly the same for you my roommates felt for me! All LOVE AND LUCK for the future.. Hurry BACK WE MISS YOU!!!
P.S. Just remember "TAKE 1 day at a time
Submitted by daphne from castlegar bc Canada
Date: Mon Jul 9 20:29:39 2001
AJ, I am so proud of you for having the courage and strength to admit you needed help and to ask for it. It is a difficult thing to do that, especially in the public eye. I have been battling depression and anxiety myself for a few years and it is a difficult thing to overcome. I know you will. You are amazing! Strong! Know always that all of the BSB fans are behind you and praying for you!
Kisses and Hugs and Prayers from Canada
Daphne
Submitted by Julienne from Cleveland Ohio USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 20:28:28 2001
AJ, I truly hope that you get better soon. I'm am very proud of you for admitting that you had a problem. It is great that you are getting the help that you need. I just hope that you recover soon and all the fans and I will keep you in our prayers. I luv ya AJ and I know that you will pull through!!!
Submitted by Francisca from Rancagua Cachapoal Chile
Date: Mon Jul 9 20:28:01 2001
Aj: I hope you understand this, 'cause I'm not very good on English, but you don't know how this news shocked me up. And I want you to know that you'll be on my prayers and it doesn't matter what or how much it takes you to feel better, your fans will be always supporting you. Here in Chile we wish you the best from the bottom of our hearts and, for Kev, Brian, Nick and Howie, I hope you are strong and help Aj to be fine like he always were. A huge kiss and take care...
Submitted by Angel from greenville south carolina USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 20:27:53 2001
aj you are a very strong person and i know this will not bring you down.i wish i could say that i know what your going through but i can't.i will keep you in my prayers.I love you man!
Angel
Submitted by Marie from Middleburgh NY USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 20:27:45 2001
A.J. I'm not gonna lie. I didn't cry when I found out about you. I just want you to know that you can beat this. You shouldn't do this for anyone but yourself. I totally love you for taking the steps to get better. Don't worry all the true BSB fans will be behind you and the group until you get back on your feet. All my love and prayers go out to you.
Submitted by Michelle from NJ USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 20:27:44 2001
AJ~
I saw you and the other boys in Philadelphia last week. The concert was amazing! I hope that you will be able to find the happiness that you and the other boys bring to me when I listen to your music and and watch you perform. Good luck.
Love,
Michelle
Submitted by Teck from San Diego CA USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 20:27:40 2001
To: AJ, and the fellas.
Well first i want to start out by saying to Nick, Howie, Kevin, and Brian that they are good bunch of guys. AJ is very lucky to have them as bandmates. You guys were very strong and want the best for AJ. And for AJ it takes guts to admit you have a problem and i'm glad you did it we fans are behind you all the way. And we are all praying for you to get better. All of you guys just touch my heart once again and again. You dont know how much i love you guys for everything. Nick, Brian, Kevin and Howie please take care of AJ. And to AJ get well soon I know you can do this. I LOVE YOU GUYS!!
Submitted by Amy from Maryland USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 20:27:31 2001
AJ,
Well, what can I say? I've been a backstreet Boy fan for five years I have followed you guys through everything. I know that you will get through this but if you ever have any doubts remember you have fans and friends and God who are here to see you through this. You've already gotten through what was probably one of the toughest steps of helping your problem and that's admitting you have one. Best wishes and Good luck with everything. I'm here for you and the band during this hard time.
Love Always,
Amy C.
Submitted by Maddy from Philadelphia Pa USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 20:26:35 2001
Dear AJ,I wish you the best in what you do for yourself. I am one who understands the power alcohol abuse can have over a person. It been 2 years and 5 mounths now since last drink. But, I the thing is the longer you hold out the easier it gets. I also check myself in to a center for help. And with in do time things will get better. I speak to you out of love and experience from the bottom of my heart. AJ God will bless you in your time of need. You will and always will be in my prayers every night as well as for your other four band mates. Much Luv, X's and O's
