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Submitted by Pam from Charlotte NC USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 17:51:31 2001
AJ, Nick, Brian, Kevin, and Howie...
You're all going through a rough time right now, and I wanted you all to know that I'll be praying for you!
AJ ~ It takes a stong man to admit that he's got a problem. That's the first step in overcoming any hurdles you face in life. Your fans love and appreciate you and will be right here standing strong when you return. Take the time you need now to seek the help you need. Don't worry about the future. Forget about the past. The present is here right now and you've got to work through it one day at a time.
Our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you AJ! Take care of yourself and always remember to love yourself first.
One day at a time.........
Pam
Submitted by courtney from shelton connecticut USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 17:54:00 2001
to aj my everything,
i dont really know what i can say to make you feel better...i do know alot about depression though...i suffered with it for my entire life...that is until i found you guys...you have inspired me to believe that im not ugly and that i dont have to have a perfect body and perfect looks to be a good person...its not what you look like...its what you can do that truly matters...through you i have found my one true love...singing...thank you for that alex...thank you so much...you are the best performer and person that i have come to sort of know...and i totally respect that you went into rehab...thats the best thing for you...im so proud of you for that...listen to your friends and family...they are the best thing for you right now...and yea i know sometimes they can be kind of a pain...believe me i know...but they want the best for you...you gotta believe in yourself though...no one can do that for you...if you dont believe you can do this...no one can help you...and i can tell your a strong person...and this will all work out...i know it...even though i dont know you and never will...if this letter makes you smile only once...i will have served my purpose...you deserve all the respect and love you get...you are a great singer and a great loving and kind person...we all are rooting for you...we love you...and we will be waiting for you loyally until you get better
you will always have my love and respect no matter what
smile courtney loves you always
love
courtney
*You're the reason why i found my way and your the reason why i feel this way, and you're the reason why i have to say, i have to let you know you're my everything.
So many times ive been alone i didnt know what to do i dont know where i'd be if i didnt have, didnt have you you comfort me made me me believe gave me the strength i need, since you came into my life its been so heavenly, heavenly*
Submitted by Danielle from Manville New Jersey USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 17:51:29 2001
Dear AJ,
Depression is a very tough situation to get through, I know, I've experienced it. I know you will make it through this problem with flying colors because as you've shown us (all the fans) you are a very tough man and that will help you greatly to get through this. We all are very happy that you chose to get help. I wish you the best of luck and trust me things will get better as you go along, you will find someone out there, and you won't be alone any longer. Just remember things do take time but as that time goes on you will realize that things are changing for the best. Good luck and I hope you recover from this very hard time.Sincerely,
Danielle
Submitted by Kate from Philadelphia PA USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 17:51:27 2001
Dear AJ,
When I heard today that you were suffering form depresion and acholism, I was very upset. It took about 10 minutes for it actually to hit me that it had happened to you. But when you sang that song I just totally lost it and started to cry. At first my mom throught I was weird because I was crying but then she realized how much it upset me and how much of a true backstreet fan that I am. AJ, everyday when I get up and everyday when I go to bed I can promise you that I will prayer for you!!! When I saw you in concert on July 3rd, I would have never guessed that you were haveing a problem but I guess that no one was really supposed to realize because you didn't think that you really needed help like that. I happy that you realized that you needed help because that is always the first step to recovery. I hope that you will be able to recover fast and that after all is said and done that you will be able to return to the Backstreet Boys. I will always love you and I hope you get better soon.
Submitted by Ines O. from Salt Lake City Utah USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 17:51:20 2001
I just wached TRL and what I heard and saw shocked me I broke out in tears of saddness but also of happiness because u got help and that is the most importend part of getting better , addmitting that you have a problem.Deppression is hard to deal with , my mom has it.
I don't know about the alcohol abuse I don't know anybody that has that problem but it must be very hard for u addmitting that u have one.
I just wish u all the luck and happiness in the world!I know that u will get through this and god will help u because u have millions of fans around the world praying for u and cuz god loves everybody just like all ur fans and family love u and r proud of u!!!
I hope ,well, acuttualy I know that u will get better cuz u are a strong person ,Alex!
We all love u and are with u 100%!!!
Love&Piece,
Ines O.
Submitted by Betsy Tabor from Cowpens SC USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 17:50:52 2001
AJ,My name is Betsy and i just want you to know that you're in my thoughts and prayers and I as well as all BSB fans know you can do this.I wish you nothing but the very best on the road to recovery.You can do it AJ-your fans are with you.I love you.-Betsy
Submitted by Lisa from Rochester NY USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 17:50:50 2001
Dear AJ,
I am wishing you the best as you start your journey down the road to recovery. It takes a strong person to travel down this road and I am very proud of you for taking this important step in life. I think I can speak for all of the fans when I say we are all behind you 110%; and just like you have been there for us, and have done so much for us, it is our turn to now be here for you during this time. We are all praying for you and we will be wating for you, however long it takes, for you to get better - because that is what is most important right now. We love you and will continue to support you and pray for you and like I said before, we will be waiting for you when you come back to us stronger than ever!
My love to you always and God Bless,
Lisa
Submitted by Mai from Haledon NJ USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 17:50:43 2001
Dearest A.J.,You are a wonderful and strong person. I'm so glad you're getting help. I want to wish you the best and the best only. You have a rare and unique voice that fits your beautiful personality. Hope you'll get better and join the rest of the Backstreet Boys in about a month. Don't be gone too long, all the fans will miss you tremedously. From the bottom of my heart, I love you A.J., and so does a million other people. Love and believe in yourself. Mai
Submitted by Lisa from NJ USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 17:50:33 2001
AJ,
I cant believe that just a few moments before TRL started I was getting excited to see you in a week in NJ, and then to hear the news.I was very sad for you AJ because you spend your life making many people happy but you were not worried about the most important person in your life, yourself. I know every fan is really hurt by the news, but also I know that each fan will do their best to make sure you recover from this illness. I remember watching Diary of your Around the World Trip on MTV and you kidding about alcohol with the boys but who knew it was this serious. Backstreet Boys have had to overcome many obstacles throughout their career so far and this is just another one to take charge of. You have taken full responsibility of your problem which is something that many people dont do. I hope for you the best and to be happy for the rest of your life because the fans would feel really guilty if all you got out of life was making us happy and not worrying about yourself. I hope to see you on September 6 and 7 ...(Im going to both shows)....actually I know I will see you on those days because you are strong and will make it through this! Love all the Fans, we wish you the Best
Submitted by Megan from Irmo SC USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 17:50:32 2001
Dear AJ,
This is the first step to recovery and its gonna be a long journey ahead and I (along w/ the rest of the fans) will be there for you and pray for you every step of the way! I just wanted to let you and the other boys to know that we care deeply about yall and we are very worried so just keep us updated but until then you have my prayers and my get wells!! I LOVE YOU!! *KTBSPA forever*Love Always,
Megan
Submitted by Rebecca from Wisconsin USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 17:50:29 2001
AJ-
I was sad when I heard on TRL what you did, but then I thought about it a while an I'm not sad I'm happy that you admitted you have a problem and are getting help for it so way to go AJ. I have a friend that is my age 16 and she has a big problem with drinking and she lives in a bad house where here mom doesn't really care about her. She often talks about killing herself and I tried to get her help but the place said only imediate family could sign her in to this clinic well her mom wouldn't. So now I have to be there with her and I have to listen to her and convince her to go on living her life cause things will get better! I worry about my friend every day she is so close to me she's like a sister, when I heard that you were getting help and you did it yourself that just made me respect you more than I already do!!! Hope you get better and if you need a lot of time to do it I will still be a fan when you are through it and during the process of recovery!!! You can do it AJ!!!! All your fans are!!
Submitted by alyssa from jersey city new jersey USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 17:50:26 2001
dear aj,
i really hope that you have a quick recovery. all of us backstreet fans love you and can't wait until you are better and doing what you love-performing. best wishes to you and the rest of bsb!
love always,
#1 fan alyssa
Submitted by Becky from Wheeling IL USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 17:50:18 2001
AJ, I was devastated to hear today about what you've been going through. Everyone views celebrities as perfect, but they are just normal people. I am proud of you that you were able to take the step to admit you needed help. That can be the hardest part. My mom suffers from depression but since she got help things have been a lot better for her. Also, this has hit me on a somewhat personal level because of this. I want you to know that me and all of my friends will be praying for you. I hope you can get better soon and get back to doing what you love. Just take things easy, one day at a time. You are the most important thing right now. Focus on yourself for a change.
Praying for you
Becky and the BSBG
Submitted by Christine from Boston MA USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 17:50:14 2001
AJ i wish u the best of luck ur a real strong persn for admiting something so hard. WE love u and want to come back happy and healthy and to the rest of bsb we all will pray for the best
Submitted by Sarah from NJ USA
Date: Mon Jul 9 17:49:59 2001
I really dont know what I can say. I've been crying for the last i dont know how long, its like 5:50 now, so since whenever the backstreet boys walked onto the stage of TRL without AJ. I dont know. I dont really feel like i have a right to cry over it. i know, i am a fan, and therefore the pain that they go through i feel too, but this is different. All my friends are calling and IMing me asking how I'm doing....to tell the truth---not that well. But ironically i havent answered any of them. I dont know why. Do I have a right to be upset? To cry? This isn't my problem. I do not know AJ, let alone ever have met him, but still i'm just as upset as if this one of my closest friends. How come fans believe they know the boys so well? I know I'm not the only fan crying over it. I wish he was better, I wish I could see him ,or atleast tell him he's not in this alone. I'm sure he knows it. AJ you have been through so much, and I dont know why it's you going through this pain. You are strong, and there's no doubt in my mind that at the end of the month you'll be back on stage back to yourself. I wish you the best of luck, and lots of love.
love always, forever, and then some,
Sarah
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