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Yellow Ribbons For AJ

From: KaOsChik7@aol.com

Most of you know about the recent announcement that BSB released about AJ, and for those who were away on vacation or something, here's a slight re-cap.

This past weekend (7/8/01) AJ realized there was something wrong. Something he couldn't solve on his own, so he turned to his brothers, His band mates.

And said the words(according to Brian)
"Guys, I have a problem, and I need to get help."
Now, he's in rehab, being treated for depression, anxiety attacks, and alcohol abuse. Now getting down to the point....

AJ doesn't need our pity, he needs to know that we're there for him. Which is why we created "Yellow Ribbons For AJ".

If you want to join, please e-mail me or Tara and let us know, either supply us with your address, so we can send you your ribbon, or let us know if you're going to go out and get your own. Wear your ribbon proudly, and state that YOU SUPPORT AJ MCLEAN THROUGH THICK AND THIN.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Sanam & Tara

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Ribbons For AJ

It takes great courage to admit that you are out of control, that you need help. There is a constant struggle within yourself as you battle to find the strength to ask those you love to find for you a place to recover. There is an omnipresent fear that those you love will not support you, and that you will find yourself alone in your quest for what can only be called redemption. It is a private battle, one that takes place in the confines of your body, mind and spirit--places that you can not escape or hide from.

Imagine having to live this in the public eye.

This is what AJ now has to do, and he has a long hard road ahead of him. We'll never know for sure, but try to imagine how he must feel. Guilt: for letting down his friends, his brothers, but maybe more for letting down a legion of fans. Shame: that he couldn't control this himself, and that he couldn't regain it once he lost it. Fear: that maybe he'll never kick this. Weak. Alone. Depressed. The list goes on and on.

For so many of us, AJ has been a source of inspiration. He has shown us how to be free, how to be ourselves, and he's taught us to take pride in what and who we are. He's never offered excuses for his actions, choosing instead to say 'this is who I am, take me or leave me.' Now it's our turn to show him how much that means to us, and that we support him no matter what. Let him know that we see in him such incredible strength for recognizing his problem, and then admitting it and seeking help.

Show that you recognize how hard that must have been for someone as proud as he is.

This ribbon campaign is to show your love and support for him. Show that by tying one on your bag, or pinning one to your jacket. Hang it up in your room or your office and when someone asks you what it's for, tell them what it's for and make sure they leave knowing how proud you are of AJ. This isn't easy for him, or for anyone involved. AJ and the Boys need to know that we'll stand by them, and we'll still be here when they return...no matter how long it takes.

To get your ribbon, simply email us at ribbonsforaj@yahoo.com with your name and address, and we'll put it in the mail. There's no charge because this isn't about money. It's about AJ. And sign the guestbook and let everyone else know what you're thinking about this.

Thanks,
Emma and Mandi

http://www.oocities.org/ribbonsforaj