A word from an *NSYNC fan...

[NSYNCER43]

I just wanted to say that when I heard about AJ I was in total shock. And be happy that he is bold abd brave enough to get help. I'm sure all of you are sticking by him right now I have no doubt about that. . .it takes time but he'll recover. . . Good Luck to all the fans awaiting their show. . . if it's anything like the wait NSYNC fans had for NSA well then GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!!! I would assume you're all gonna stick by him. . .but for now my prayers are with him!

[shining star]

Thank you, that means alot. :) I'm glad to see so many Nsync fans supporting AJ and gaining more respect for BSB.

[SweetKisses4BSB]

Thanx so much, all this support from NSync fans is really touching. You guys are all so sweet! :D

[NSYNCER43]

HEY I never said anything about gaining respect for BSB....hehe just kidding...but they are people and they are normal people and just like if my worst enemy were in trouble I'd offer support too...

[Frack236nc]

Thank you! All the support from everyone is so great and means so much.:)

[shining star]

I wasn't necessarily talking about you, just Nsync fans in general from what I've seen today. :)

[*~bsbgirl15*~]

Thank you NSYNCER43, it really means a lot to me and this board. Thanks to all the Nsync fans who are supoorting AJ.:)

[luci]

This is a time when we all (no matter who our favorite group is) should think only of the ones who are hurting in one way or another. AJ and Nick both need our prayers and kind thoughts. Nick was so broken up on TRL that he couldn't speak (the older boys were not much better off). I know I felt very badly when Joey was hurt and not able to dance. I also have concern for Jacob Underwood, who loves so much to be on stage singing and dancing, and with his severly hurt back can only stand and watch the others dance. These guys are entertainers and when they cannot do what they do best, I think they deserve all our sympathy no matter who our personal favorite band is. In their times of trouble let's love 'em all!

[ButterflyAngel]

I'm not a big BSB fan myself but I definitely wanna send out my condolences to AJ, his family & friends, the rest of BSB and their fans. I know they're all hurting right now and its gotta be like hell for them. I hope they can get through it all and come out as survivors. ;)

[WhEeZe]

Thanks for coming over here, Kimmerz, you Britney fan you. :p

[ISABELE]

That was very nice of you! Thanks :)

[Panther2000]

BSB & us fans thank you:D:D:D

[O My Gawd Girl]

Thank you!

That is so sweet of you:)

Want to hear something terrible? I sometimes talk to this other *NSYNC fan, (we both love Lance:D and I talked to her today about it, and you know what? She was glad! (not that he was getting help) But in a mean way, that they are not touring, and they will lose their fans and everybody will turn to *NSYNC now.....Oh, it got terrible. Believe me, she got some nasty words from me!

She's #1 right now on my ignore list.

Some people..... :mad:
:o

[shining star]

OMGG, some people on a certain message board were saying that this is all probably just a publicity stunt since Nsync's album is coming out soon. Most were caring, but some said that it was AJ's own fault and no one should feel sorry for him. :o I can't believe someone would actually not want AJ to get help. Pathetic.

[pinky junior]

I already posted in the topic in the NSYNC forum, but I also wanted to say it here too. This is such a horrible thing, and I wouldn't want something like this to happen to anybody, especially someone who means so much to so many people. :( I felt really bad when I heard about AJ on TRL today. Nick looked like he was about to cry, and the others were pretty shaken up also. I'm really glad, though, that AJ had enough courage to realize that he had a problem and got help.

My best wishes go out to AJ, his family and friends, his fans, and the rest of the group. Together you can all get through this, and hopefully this situation will be able to help someone else out there. :) I also hope that the media doesn't say mean things about him.

[DancesInLancesPants]

I feel the same too. But I'm sure in the end he'll be ok and it will make them stronger. :) That sounded really cheesy, but I mean it. :) I told my friend about this and she laughed. That really pissed me off. When I heard about this, I cried. :( I heard that someone from this board (I think her name is Marissa?) is going to hold up a sign tomorrow saying 'We're Proud Of You' during the Today Show. I think that's a great idea, and I'll be looking for it. :)

[Lovin_BSB_More_Than_Ever]

Thank you so much for your kind words. It means a lot!

Everybody here is so sweet!

[NSYNCER43]

well some of those people om a certain message board better shut their mouths...do they even know that Alcoholism is a disease...yep if you are a doctor you'll know that...I'm sorry but some people laugh its just damn right rude...this can happen to ANYBODY, I mean Jesus when NSYNC fans heard that Brian and Kevin were getting married they all bashed the group and then we found out Joey was having a baby (his girlfriend to be literal) I mean come on now...something like this could happen to one of the guys ANY day now. . .people are cruel. . . and i'm not bashing my own kind but jesus respect people!

[O My Gawd Girl]

:mad: Are you freakin serious? A stunt? Why the hell would they pull a stunt like this! If the bsb "were" (not saying they are;) competing with *NSYNC....They sure as hell wouldn't pull something like this, that would just have them in pure spotlight for about a week.... then so on (just hearing news about AJ)

And I thought this girl I USED to talk to, was bad. Some people just piss me off....... GR :mad:

[Pufoo chic]

My prayers are with AJ and the guys. When they said they had serious news on BSB I knew it was bad, and then AJ wasn't there and I knew it had to do with him. I'm really happy that he admitted to the problem, a lot of people might not and I'm glad he's brave. I may not be a die hard fan but I will always be a fan and what they did today(coming on TRL when they were in pain) was really awesome.

[shining star]

Yeah, and they were saying how it's a good thing Nsync was raised right so none of them are alcoholics. Any of them could be. ANYONE could be, you just don't know sometimes. It pisses me off how heartless people can be. One girl said she hates BSB more than the devil because they're evil. Okaaaaaay...

I'm glad most of the people there told them to shut the '''' up though. :D

[shivermetimbers]

I too posted on the NSYNC board about this but thought I would do it again. My thoughts and prayers go out to BSB. I commend them for telling the truth. Alcohol abuse is a reality that can affect anyone. Nothing to be taken lightly. Hopefully this treatment will help AJ become stronger and renew his spirit... prepare him to face the public and feel support from all his fans!

[Stuff_Like_That]

And people say BSB and nsync fans can't get along! :D In your face you stupid critics! umm..okay sorry.

Thank you so much for all the love and support nsync fans! You're all so sweet! :)

[Panther2000]

but, choose not to respond. Because, thats what they wanted. If they thought that it was fake. Tell them to look at the news. & Look how nick could hardly speak. & Nick & the boys have stated in their Rollingstone interview In december. That Nick couldn't cry. he would just go numb. Well, he was crying today. He could barely speak. & he got me to balling all over again. If those few fans want to act like idiots. Then, let them. We bsb fans appericate you fans coming over & showing your support. I know if the shoe was on the other foot. I would be at your board( I go there anyways) showing your support. YOU GUYS ROCK::D:D:D

[shining star]

Yeah Panther, you know what board I'm talking about. :rolleyes:

[BnJuSTiNsync]

im an nsync fan. i just wanted u guys to know that i hope AJ gets all the help that he needs. hope that he'll be fine soon and go do what he loves to do. best luck to AJ and BSB.

[TaysGrl]

Thanks, it really means a lot. :)

[ILuvKevsBrows]

Big squishy Backstreet hugs to all the N Sync fans. Thank you.

[Panther2000]

It's the studio board. But, I must say. that 95% of the people there chewed those people heads off. & Props to them for that. Just to mention that BSB was doing this to take away from Celebrity coming out. That was crazy. But, Like I said. It was only a very few fans. Most fans have been so supportive. I would hate to see anyone in paine like that. But, AJ has been depressed for a long time. & with him drinking more. The boys are only looking out for him. GOOD GOD. I CAN'T STOP CRYING. But, I must say that I am HAPPY THAT HE IS GETTING THE HELP HE NEEDS. & I is kind of Ironic that this comes because, Nick Broke his writst. it was the canceling of the next shows in Boston. They say that AJ made his breakthrough. & Good For him

[pinky]

Frankly, anyone who would think that BSB just cooked this up for publicity, or worse, that AJ got what he deserves, is an idiot (can't say what I really think of them here). And anyone who says that *NSYNC were "raised right" because they aren't alcoholics better hope they don't (a) have to eat those words; or (b) say it in front of me, since I have a brother who struggled with alcoholism for years (sober for almost 23 years now, thank God), and I know for a FACT that he was raised right.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with AJ, his family, the rest of the Boys, and all of you at this time.

AJ will beat this problem. He is strong, strong enough to recognize that he has a problem and needs help with it. He has the love and support of Kevin, Brian, Nick, and Howie, as well as all of you. And he also has the support of most *NSYNC fans. We can't ALL be wrong, can we?

[Panther2000]

You go Pink.AJ has so much support THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. He is strong. & Will get better. This groups has been through a Lot. & they have always come back. But, It is very good, that he gets to take a timeout. Because, When his grandmother died. Right after the funeral. He was back working On the MTT Video. No time to greeve(sp). Same thing with Howie, When His sister died. They were on Tour & Right after the funeral he had to leave to rejoin the tour. It just finally caught up to him. But, He has so much support & love. he will get better.

[RoksfallenangeL 775]

Thank you so much Pinky!! :D

I'm really feeling the love from the *NSYNC fans, I can't tell you how much we appreciate all of your support and respect concerning AJ!:) Hugs to you guys!

[Justin's Angel Cutie]

I am completely in tears right now :( I'm not just an NSYNC fan supporting AJ but I am a BSB fan and....I'm really at lost for words but I can honestly say that I know what the guys are feeling...someone close to me was an alcoholic and unfortunatly there is really nothing anybody can do to help someone in this situation, unless they want to help themselves. Well I just wanted to post my thoughts and I will pray for AJ.

[lilacarter]

I don't know what I want to say first so just bare with me. Nsync fans who're having AJ on their prayers, thanxs alot and it means how touched we all can get when a HUMAN BEING is suffering. Be sure AJ's gonna be in my prayers till he gets well as much as he's been every night when I ask God for to look above our guys. Second I've been very sad since I knew about Nick's hand or wrist, I don't know well, but now I think it's been for something good: AJ's decision. I'm proud more than ever for our boys. To those who are saying they've been raised wrong...think whatever you want. (-)As someone named before, alcoholism is a disease. Anxiety is a serious thing as well. And some people is stupid. Third, when I knew about Ursula's death I felt that they didn't have to do the tour [next spot was Buenos Aires, Argentina, where I live at]. I can admit that AJ wasn't AJ when I watched him on the press conference. And the next spot on the tour after Caroline's death was Buenos Aires too. I've seen Howie cry and I've seen AJ cry. There are prices to fame prays the lyric of the song right?. But I also remember how AJ walked back, looked at the fans on the hall of the hotel and gave us out the biggest smile I've ever seen on his face.
This is my last message: THANXS AJ FOR BEING THERE. GET WELL SOON. WE'RE HERE FOR YOU!
L.

[Edited by lilacarter on July 9th, 2001 at 10:04 PM]

[shining star]

I'll edit this now. :)

Everything was going good, I just didn't want a fight to break out.

[Edited by shining star on July 9th, 2001 at 10:09 PM]

[lilacarter]

you're right Shining Star...IT WASN'T.
I'm sorry but it pissed me off so much. I shouldn't have gotten that way.

[pinky]

I missed what was edited, but whatever it was, I think we all realize that tonight, everyone's emotions are a bit raw, and if someone said something that might ordinarily cause a problem, it probably wouldn't have that effect tonight.

When you're hurting, sometimes things come out in bad ways. And I'm sure everyone who is a regular on this board is hurting, BIG TIME, tonight.

[B-Roks gal]

I've always thought about what would happen and how I'd feel if something were to happen to one of the guys...and right now...I'm numb...it's like...these guys are family to me...

thanks to everyone who has expressed concern about this that aren't BSB fans...AJ would appreciate it:)

[future*diva]

~*christina fan gives hugs*~:)
*~o-town luva gives luv 2 aj~* :)

i don't really luv bsb but they need all of the luv they can get!!!:)

[saman786]

i really apperciate everyone being so supportive of aj too. i mean before anything else, he is first and foremost a PERSON, a HUMANBEING! he needs this time... and i can never even begin to imagine what all he's been through and what lies ahead. he's an excellent person and i KNOW all our prayers will reach him.

and yea.... the emotion here r extremely raw... i'm still waiting for the world to stop at a stand still for him. i guess it's the shock, but i'm still not able to imagine how all these music networks are not airing stuff on him 24/7. but at least i know for a definite fact that we're all praying for him!

::gives a hug to everyone else in emotional turmoil::

we need to stick together... for aj's sake


-saman

[NickCfan4life]

you know what i have a mucho respect for those Nsync Fans that is showing Aj and the co their supportive and love.....those are showing true maturity and yeah Alcohlism is not something to joke about..and nobody deserves this...i am dealing with depression and you can hide it really well..because you force yourself to smile towards the world doesn´t mean you are smiling all day...

i have so much respect to those nsync fans that is showing us the support and also aj and bsb......they are truly great people..and also those thinks and see like us bsb fans that Aj is just human being..and he is no god..he is dealing with problem like every one of two person in the world....he has feeling like everyone of us..and can´t help it if he needs his time like we do..i wouldn´t be able to be in his steps because he is so strong..i wouldn´t have survived that far...if i were him...

Thanx you Nsync fans..and yeah Nsync fans and bsb fans can get along....those that thinks this is wrong raise up guys..and also that is a public stunt because Celebrity is coming out...oh pluuueesse tell me a better joke....they better watch out what they are saying....what goes around comes around.....!!


we all hope Aj will get better..and that has nothing to do with the Nsync record..and beside i wish Nsync good luck with their cd too.....they derserve their day and their fans too.....

i am going to quote Svala:

ONE LOVE - KEEP IT REAL!!

[peanutzip]

thank you so much for the support. we all have to stick together right now for aj. :)

[jcfan4ever]

I also want to let you all know of our continued support and affection for AJ at this time of his life.

He's a bright, funny spirit, and deserves to be happy...hopefully he can find his path again.

[JCzDancinGRL]

my prayers go out to AJ and his family, i hope he gets better soon

[luci]

If you have never had to deal with depression/anxiety you maybe don't understand that AJ's problem isnot primarily alcoholism. How you were raised has nothing to do with the causes of depression, etc. Professional care is the only way to go and I am thankful that AJ realized it. I am also thankful that the boys realized that the tour was not as important and the health of a brother in trouble. Hurry back BSB. Their music expresses how much they appreciate their fans - it's time for we fans to show them our support.

[desire23]

This situation shouldn't turn out to be a one-group-is-better-than-the-other thing. It shouldn't even involve the different groups. We should support AJ because he's AJ. Not because he's a member of the Backstreet Boys. He's a human being who is hurting right now. And we as fellow human beings, favorite groups aside, should be there to support him.

[luci]

you said it all, Desire!

[*NiCk'S*ShInInG*StAr13*]

Thanks for posting that and supporting A.J :)

[leia1191]

hey guys. . .

Just another *NSYNC fan stopping by to wish AJ the best. It takes a lot of courage to admit you have a problem and seek help. It's got to be even more difficult when you're in the public eye and a very private situation is made so public by the news media.

I wish AJ the best of luck in recovery, and hope all the fans who are missing their concerts get to see them when they go back on tour! :)

[AJsSweetLady]

I just want to say a big Thank You to the Nsync fans and any other non bsb fans who have come here to show your support and give your well wishes to AJ. It means alot. Your act if kindness won't be forgotten.:)

~Julie