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Submitted by Tania from Mexico city Federal District Mexico
Date: Mon Jul 23 22:51:21 2001
AJ: Hi, I´m one of your best fans in the world and I hope you can do it, take many care of you please, you can do it, remember it every day ok? Well, I love you and all of the BSB, I want to see you singing and dancing again ok? please take care of you, bye
Tania
Submitted by Mya from ajax Ontario Canada
Date: Mon Jul 23 22:19:14 2001
Go A.J! you can do it All the fans in Canada are supporting you be strong, be brave and we love you
Submitted by Nikki and Theresa from Buffalo New York USA
Date: Mon Jul 23 22:00:21 2001
Sweet Alex,
Hi it's us again. We wanted to give you more love!! Everyday you are with me no matter what i do I'm thinking of you. My mom says I love you soo much because you look like my dad but that isn't it, all my dad brought me was hell. All you bring me is joy. There is this overwelming presence about you that stays with me. You are an amazing person you are the man and there isn't anything you can't do YOU ROCK !!!! I know how you can feel lonely even when you're not. You start to look for people to fill the empty space (the wrong people) and you start to look for love in all the wrong places and you only feel worse! You have to remember that you are not alone and it is ok to want help. Don't worry we know you are (Mr. Tuff Guy)lol but deep down inside your soul is bleeding. You need to take some time to find your true self and dispose of all the negative people in your life who don't give a damn about who you really are. I only want the best for the best, you deserve to be around people that love
Submitted by Brett from Frederick Maryland USA
Date: Mon Jul 23 21:32:10 2001
AJ you gotta get better man. BSB forever!!!! these problems occurred everyday don't worry about it. YOU ALL RULE!! AJ i'm your good fan you represent all boys. I feel like being a singer!
Submitted by Carrin from Conway Ar USA
Date: Mon Jul 23 21:08:28 2001
I just wanted to say that I kindof know what you are going through. See four years ago my sister Riannon was killed in a car wreck. I blamed my self for it and I wouldn't talk to anyone at all. Then I got help from friends and family. But now i've just got word that my mother died while I was in Euorpe with my family. I now have to try to survive with out my mother. I've done it almost 9 years b/c i've been raised by my father and grandparents. But I really hope you get better physically and mentally. Always in Jesus Christ, Carrin
Submitted by Tracey from Falmouth Nova Scotia Canada
Date: Mon Jul 23 20:52:58 2001
AJ.... everyone of your fans in Falmouth is totally behind you!! My grandmother wanted me to tell you that she thinks you're a strong person and is extremely proud of you for admitting you needed to fix this! Not a lot of people can do that!! You're tough... there's no doubt in my mind that you will make a full recovery!!
Love ya lots and good luck!! Never give up trying! ;)
Submitted by Luz del Carmen from Mexico city DF Mexico
Date: Mon Jul 23 20:46:46 2001
Hi well the only thing i want to say to A.J is that here in mexico everyone send to u our bless, because we want to see u soon here, be happy. =0)
WE LOVE U A.J
Submitted by LuvinNSupportinAJ from Columbus Ohio USA
Date: Mon Jul 23 20:46:16 2001
Sadness is beautiful
Loniness is tragical
So help me, I can't win this war, oh no
Touch me now, don't bother
If every second it makes me weaker
You can save me from the man I've becomeThink about this guys....
Submitted by Annie Goen from Atwater California USA
Date: Mon Jul 23 20:08:13 2001
Hi everyone
how's it going people? how u doing a.j.? hang in there ok sweetie? ur doing great so far. Anyway i just wanted to say to Noneyabusiness or whatever u call urself that u have some nerve saying all that stuff to a.j. U say that u knew that he was on drugs, well that may very well be, but u more than likely have NO idea why he was drinking, doing drugs, or depressed. Now i have some idea as to why he was having so many problems but there might be some other reason that could have triggered all his problems, but if not those reasons alone [the ones that i know of] could have easily caused his problems. Anyway what i'm trying to say is that u shouldn't judge someone about something until u know the WHOLE story, i mean a.j. dosen't seem like the kind of guy who would drink for no reason.[i'm saying that he dosent seem like it cause i have never met him, but i know in my heart that he wouldn't do something like that]
U know that screen name of urs really suits u, cause even though u may enjoy trashing other people and judging them and what they do, the truth is that WHATEVER goes on with bsb it's noneyabusiness ok?
Well that's all i needed to say. I don't want to start a fight or anything but u critics and immature fans should know by now, u mess with bsb, u mess with bsb fans. i gotta go now, take care everyone bye.
Sincerely
Annie
p.s.
remember a.j. what those critics and immature fans have to say is not important, i mean if their not gonna stand by u, then their not worth listening to. love u and the bsb, tell them i said hi k? bye.
Submitted by Jacky from Florida USA
Date: Mon Jul 23 18:54:31 2001
To all the fans,I just wanted to say that, just because AJ is always in the spot light, does not mean that he can not have the same problems that "normal people" have. There are so many people out there, that have an Aunt, Uncle, mother, father, brother, sister, ect. that have the same issues that AJ has come across. The only difference is that AJ's are seen by the world. It is not fair that young fans are taking this as "the end of the world", and that well if AJ drinks then I will too. First of all, he is old enough. Maybe he does take things alittle too far-- but that does not mean for others to follow. AJ has enough on his mind.... I really don't think that he needs to be worrying about the "innocence" of young fans as well. Everyone just needs to think about this: How would you all feel if your deepest feelings and issues, that you have a hard time dealing with, were known world wide? The man just needs his space to heal and deal. We should all be very thankful that he now has pros helping him with this.
If anyone feels the need to respond to my thoughts... dont hesitate: jl_fdw_dancer@hotmail.com Just thoughts from a 20 yr old mind and BSB fan. And to AJ himself-- I for one will be pulling for you! Take your time---don't rush....... your health is more important.....physical and mental!
Submitted by Ashley from Florida USA
Date: Mon Jul 23 18:50:25 2001
aj - i hope you're doing better. i hope u become stronger and i hope u come out of rehab when expected and r a happier healthier man. i love u with all my heart, and i wish u the best of luck, tho i kno u wont need it. im really running out of things 2 say...god bless u and nick and brian and kevin and howie. u guys mean the world 2 me, and if anything ever happened 2 u, i would die. the backstreet boys r my life, and that's y im dedicating it 2 praying and spreading my love 4 u 2 make sure u make it thru this ordeal. i love u guys. ktbspa!!http://www.expage.com/prayerz4aj
Submitted by Melissa from Montezuma Kansas USA
Date: Mon Jul 23 18:44:53 2001
Aj, honey, I support you all the way!!! I know exactly how you feel. Now, im not famous so I dont know how it feels to be famous, but I do know what depression, alcoholism & anxiety feels like. I, myself have struggled with depression & anxiety for 8 1/2 years. I have went to pshychatrists & tried to get help. I have gotten better but I still have to go once in awhile. Its horrible to go through, you feel like your all alone & no one cares. But let me tell you this, it is amazing how many people do support you!! And never forget you can turn to your family for help. I know when your depressed you feel like your family doesnt care but believe me they do!! And dont forget you are a very very special person, you are an amazing young man!! You have been through so much yet you stay strong. I think you are a very couragous man to have told millions of people about your situation. I respect you & Nick, Kevin, Howie & Brian even more now than ever. Truthfully ya'll are very amazing & couragous.
Now about the alcoholism, my dad is a recovered alcoholic of 12 years & it is amazing that a man who had been drinking since he was 15 & went to rehab when he was 36,can stay sober for that long. I really admire my father & I admire you too. I know you can do it, I have alot of faith in you. Unfortunately my aunt, Janet wasnt so fortunate. She started drinking about the same time as my father & she went to rehab time & time again, but she never admitted she had a problem. Then about 4 years ago she was admitted to a hospital, because she was sick. And for the first time she actually admitted she had a problem. She admitted she had a problem when she was dying from cirrhosis of the liver, which is the deterioration of the liver caused by alcohol. It devesated me when she died because she was like an older sister to me. But I talked to my family about it & I felt alot better. I know this wont happen to you, because you have already admitted you have a problem, but I just wanted to share so you know your not alone!! Thanks alot for letting me share my thoughts & feelings with you!! With much love!
Submitted by Stacy from Ledyard CT USA
Date: Mon Jul 23 18:42:13 2001
Hey A.J
I just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you. I understand what you're going through. I have depression and I go through counceling every week. I know what it feels like to be so unhappy that you can't take it anymmore and you do something to relieve the pain. For me it was cutting myself. It's been 3 months since I've done any self mutilation. Because of my friends and my councelor, I have people to talk to and get my feelings out in a different way. And you have your family and friends to help you get through so I know you can make it and get through this. Just keep your head up and keep telling yourself you can do it and you'll be fine. All my love and prayers go out to you. Good luck, and SMILE! :o)
Love Always,
Stacy
Submitted by Katie from Liverpool NY USA
Date: Mon Jul 23 18:23:15 2001
I was really surprised when I heard the announcement. I mean, I had seen a couple of signs, but I never expected this. I was never the type of person to picture stars as some kind of superheros, I mean this proves more than anything that they're only human, and still I was suprised when I heard the news. But still I'm supporting you all the way A.J.! I have been a fan since I got your tape as a birthday present in the third grade,(lol) and I will be a fan until the very end. I guess I'm having trouble trying to think of something that hasn't already been said. You have so many people behind you right now, and I know you'll get through this. I had tickets to your Buffalo show and I am willing to wait as long as it takes for you to get better. I'm just so proud of you for doing this, and so happy you decided to take care of this before things got too out of hand. And I really respect the fact that the guys came out and told the fans and media about this, because I know how hard that must have been, and they handeled it really well. When I saw a couple of the guys crying, I realized more than ever, how much they love you, AJ. Anyway, I know that soon you'll be back on stage, giving us an even better show than before! Good luck!
I love you!
~Katie (age 13, NY)
Submitted by Becky Bogardus from Schenectady NY USA
Date: Mon Jul 23 18:04:05 2001
Hey Sweetie!
These past two weeks,since your "brothers" announced on MTV that you needed some time off to get well and fight you're demons, have been hell for me! I feel truly feel the pain you feel because I've spent this time reflecting on my own struggles with the same things. Seven years ago, I was diagnosed with Anxiety Disorder and Mild Depression. I also was encouraged to enter a day treatment program for alcohol abuse. Unfortunately, I didn't have the support of my family in this decision and chose to try to do it on my own. I know now that this was a mistake. I continued to drink excessively and as a result my depression and anxiety only got worse. Eventually after 2 long years of pain and abusing myself, I saw a psychiatrist. I think that's the only thing that saved me. I truly believe that had I not done this I wouldn't be here today to share my story with you. Today I'm 29 years old and so very happy to be here,enjoying a healthy and happy life.
So, you see,AJ,you are not alone. I am so proud of you for having the courage to be honest with yourself,your "brothers",your friends,family and fans and get help! You possess a quality that I myself did not. Because of this I know that you are going to be fine. After all, I finally got help,and it took you much less time. So, hang in there,honey! Know that you are in my prayers. I look forward to seeing back out there doing what I know you love best!
Becky
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