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Submitted by Dara from huntsville alabama USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 19:16:44 2001
AJ,
I hope you get better! Us fans will stick by you no matter what. I have been for 4 years now. All my best to you AJ and the guys!
Submitted by Jessica from Rochester Hills Michigan USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 19:16:00 2001
A.J.~I am deeply sorry that you have to go through the pains of depression and alcoholism and I hope you have a swift recovery. I admire your strength in coming out and admitting you have a problem. You have helped so many people start their own paths to recovery. Don't recover for the fans, media, or even the guys, do it for yourself. You deserve to be completely happy because of God's love for you. Once you learn to love yourself you will be able to find your true love. Your fans will support any decision you make and our first concern is your well-being. Take as much time as you feel you need. God Bless~ Jessica
Submitted by Chrissy Schulz from Hameln Germany
Date: Mon Jul 9 19:15:09 2001
Hey Alex, I'm the founder of the yahoo club "We support Bsb's girls and that's the first thing i said to the members
" Hey everyone, nothing is important anymore just the fact that A.J. needs help. and he deserves this help! All the shows are postponed but A.J. is a lot more important! We all should keep him in our prayers!! Backstreet fans are standing strong together and this won't pull us apart just make us stronger!! PRAY FOR HIM!! thats all we can do for now!! bye, your founder, Chrissy"
And I mean every word i wrote!! We don't judge you or won't be fans anymore..oh no dear mr McLean the opposite will happen. we'll support you all the way through everything. It's so great to admit having problems, you have friends who are there for you and please accept this help! it will make things a lot easier! I just want you to know that you're not alone! We're standing behind you all the way! Even the german fans (im from germany...so...) NEVER, EVER forget that!!
We're so proud of you Alex, so very proud! we believe in you and we're not dissapointed in you! in no way!!
you'll be in my prayers!!
I have to say that at the moment I'm proud, so proud to be in such a fan TEAM!!
get well soon (or better) take your time!!
we're waiting!!
take care and god bless,
lots of love,
Chrissy
Submitted by Samantha from Harper Woods Michigan USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 19:13:56 2001
Dear AJ,
When I heard the news... I was totally shocked! I just I still can't believe it, but I am so absolutly glad that you are getting the help that you need and told the guys too. I love you all, and I only hope the best of health to all 5 of you guys, and I wish you the BEST of luck in your recovory!A loving fan,
Sam
Submitted by Amanda from Indianapolis Indiana USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 19:13:45 2001
I don't know if AJ will ever read this, but it's worth a shot.I want to wish AJ all the love and support in the world. It takes a man to admit he has a problem, but it makes a bigger man to get help. I just want him to know that no matter what, we're with you. We love you and we'll praying for you. Once you get better, once you get on that stage - better than ever... we'll also be smiling with you.
Submitted by Rosemary from Queens New York USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 19:13:24 2001
AJ,I know that the chances of you actually reading this are a lil slim, but either way i'm going to write what i felt when i found out. First of I pray and hope that you get better. I found out about you going to rehab while i was at work. I had nothing to do so usually when this happens i start to surf the net. I went into MTV.com to read the news, when i found an article on you guys being on trl today, and even though I wasnt' going to be able to see it i though it was cool. When i read the article it said the guys had something important to say, and they had a pic of you. At first i didn't think anything of it but then i also read another article on how the rest of the tour was going to be canceled. I automatically knew something was wrong. After i read it, i went to check my mail, since i'm signed up to a few zines i figured whatever they said on TRL, most likely they will talk about it. I had nothing, so i waited a while longer and checked again, and this time someone had posted something along the lines of: I'm very proud of AJ. And i'll pray for him etc. The perosn didn't write specifically write WHY? SO i emailed her and told her i was at work, so she emailed me back saying the AJ was going to rehab for 30 days for depression and alcohol abuse. My heart sank when i read, and i felt like crying, but being at work i couldn't strat bawling like a baby. When i got home i had more emials explaining what the guys had said, etc. I know that his grandmother's loss, was hard on him, being that he grew up with her. At this time i want to say AJ, man you have guts. One: for saying you had a problem and needed help, becuase ALOT of people don't, and two: for letting the fans and everyone else know, not many artists that do go to rehab announce it to their fans. I'm very proud of you, and i know that you WILL make it through those 30 days, and come out of rehab with a new perspective on life. Just remember that you have your mom, the rest of the guys and other friends behind you, and you also have millions of fans all around the world supporting you. Don't give up. You'll be in my prayers. Take Care.
Much Love,
Rosemary
Submitted by Roop from Brampton Ontario Canada
Date: Mon Jul 9 19:11:51 2001
Dear AJ,When I first heard that you had checked yourself into rehab, I was very shocked. To me, you had seemed like not a thing in the world was wrong. You are very courageos, not many people admit they have a problem. GOD rains on the good and the bad, in your case honey, the good. You and the rest of the Boys, have helped your fans in times of struggle and saddness.
You all are truly angels. You are a beautiful and wonderful person that brings nothing but happiness to so many lives, my only desire is that we can somehow return happiness back to you, I hope these heart-felt messages help. This may sound bizarre, but I believe things like this happen for a reason, that GOD is trying to tell us something, or maybe that GOD is calling us to do something. Look deep within yourself and try to hear what GOD is trying to tell you. A lot of life's lessons are hard, sometimes we crumble trying to deal, often it makes us stronger. AJ, you are a strong person, this will make you stronger. You bring smiles to millions of faces, only a GOD-sent posseses that power. I just wanted to know that you and the rest of the guys are in my thoughts and prayers sweetie. Lots of luv!
Roop
Submitted by Melissa from St. Petersburg Florida USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 19:11:23 2001
omg... i am soo ballin rite now ! itz sooo sad... i wish you AJ the best... and i also heard about Nick ! i started ballin about that 2 !! omg... i wish the both of you.. heck all of u.. THE BEST of luck and GET BETTER ! I LOVE YOU GUYS !!! i promise 2 pray 2 make you all better ! love ya :0)
Submitted by Kelly from Wood River Illinois USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 19:11:13 2001
I really don't know how to start this, or if this will actually get to AJ, but if it does I just wanted to say that we love you man. We are all so proud of you for doing the things you have done, and for being the person you are. We would never be disappointed in you AJ. Never. You have done so much for yourself, for your family, and for your friends. It takes a stong man to do what you have done, AJ, and we will be forever greatful for the choices you are making now. Just remember that you have support, millions of people's support, and we will forever love you. Remember what is important to your family, your brothers, and most importantly, to yourself. We will always be here for you AJ, through your ups and your downs, through the twists and the turns, helping to make sure you come out on top and land on your feet. You are not alone in this AJ, you never are, you never will be. Always remember who you love and what you love doing. I, along with millions of others, love you man, and I know you'll get better. We'll see you soon.
Love,
Kelly
Submitted by Chantelle D from Hamilton Ontario Canada
Date: Mon Jul 9 19:11:02 2001
Dear A.J.,
I would like to start off by saying, I'm very proud of you, for dealing with your problems. Don't worry about the tour, YOU are so much more important!! Please concentrate and get well!! Your fans will always love you unconditionally!!
You are in my thoughts and prayers!! Stay Strong!!Proverbs 3:5
Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
And do not lean on your own understanding.
In all your ways awknowledge Him,
And He will make oyur paths straight. Loads of Love, Chantelle
Submitted by Monique from Miami fla USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 19:10:34 2001
Hi AJ, you have very good friends kevin, howie, brain and nick. It was incredibly brave what all of you did today. My prayers go out to you and your family especially your mom and God who will see you through this. AJ do good and get well and be what God put you in this world to be a bsber. If by any chance you can not handle the pressure of fame do not feel bad you were meant to touch our lives and you did, jsut wanted you to know that. Sometimes our sanity and health is more important than stardom.
GOD BLESS
KTBSPA
Submitted by Alondra from New Bedford Massachusetts USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 19:10:34 2001
Dear AJ, I hope and pray that you will get better REALLY soon!!! When I first found out online (actually, I was in the chatroom here at Backstreet.net) that my July 10th show was cancelled as well as many others,I couldn't believe it. I thought it was because Nick had hurt his hand (I saw in the Red Sox pic here at Backstreet.net that Nick's hand was wrapped.) I began to cry as I found out at FleetCenter.com that my show WAS in fact cancelled. Immediately, I thought to my selfish self, why are they postponing shows just cuz Nick's hurt??? Now that I look back on it, I'm horrified at how I responded to the news of the cancellations. Even if Nick DID hurt his hand (I only thought he hurt it until I watched TRL and found out it was broken), that doesn't give me the right to question and be upset over why they cancelled shows, specifically my show. Even though I've been waiting for more than 3 years to see them, I shoulda NEVER EVER acted in that way. I'm still ashamed over how I acted cuz I love the guys to death and would never want them to perform a show in which they would injured. I guess I lost that thought when I first found out. Anyways, I couldn't find out why the shows were being cancelled online so I decided to tune in to TRL since they always get the breaking news about artists first. I watched TRL and FINALLY, they showed BSB and John Norris. The camera kinda slid from right to left and moved to John Norris, then Kevin, and so on. When the camera stopped moving, I immediately noticed that AJ wasn't there. Of course, I thought the worst which was that AJ had died. Then the guys told us the news and they were so sad, the saddest I've ever seen them. Everyone in the audience, even people who you could tell were far from being BSB fans, were sad and some were even crying. I immediately began to cry and I'm not a person who usually cries. Everything was going so well for them this year except for AJ's grandmother's death. I'm still in shock at what the guys of BSB told us fans even though I'm really not that surprised. I'm surprised but I'm also not. It's a weird feeling. I'm not surprised that this happened cuz I read in a Rolling Stones interview with AJ about his problems with depression and alcohol sometime last year(I don't rememeber when. Probably between October and December of 2000 but I could be way off. You guys probably know which one I'm talking about.) That was the first time I found out about his drinking problem and his problem with depression. Then when the guys announced it, I was surprised cuz I thought everything was going well for them. That song AJ wrote and sang finally made me realize what he was going through. I'm scared to death that AJ may leave the group to "find himself" like his song said.On some website (maybe even this one), I read about some psychic who predicted that 2 members would leave, one due to illness and I forgot why the other one would leave. The psychic's prediction is hitting a lil too close to home. That's what I'm most worried about. I know I shouldn't have anything to fear but I still wish I hadn't read that psychic's predictions. I'm still wicked sad about it and probably will be for a long while but I truly and honestly hope that this situation will make all of the guys and their fans much stronger. I know he'll never read this but I just wanted to get my feelings off my chest by typing this. Thanks for listening everyone and keep AJ in your prayers. He's had a tough life and I hope this whole ordeal gets him on his way to a happier and more enjoyable one.
Submitted by Erin from Philly PA USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 19:10:18 2001
AJ, I hope you will get better asap. It takes alot to admit that you need help with your problem. I'm glad that you spoke up before something worse happened. Get well soon! Your fans love you! Always remember that!
Submitted by Darlene from Mt. Holly New Jersey USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 19:10:01 2001
A.J- all of us fan love you and support you with this. We pray that you get better soon. I know that if this is what you need then I am happy that you are getting it. I trust your judgement. All us fans will be here for you when you get out. You have been here in spirt for me and everyone always so we are here in spirt for you also. I would never ever let you go through it alone. Look to Jesus! Get better boy. I love Ya
Submitted by Samantha from USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 19:09:34 2001
A.J
*I really don't know what to say I am so proud of you for taken a big step, there is not may people that will admit when they have a problem. I'm so happy you took this step b4 things got any worst.
*A.J you will be in my prayers....I Love You so much* I hope this makes sense.
K*T*B*S*P*A 4EVA!!!!!
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