I am thankful for BSB, because when I lost hope Nick Carter showed me that no matter how difficult your past/youth was, everything will be okay in the end. I am in my early 20's and I've had a rough past, such as depression and other mental illnesses. I also had to cope with my real parents' death at a very young age. At times I lost hope for a better future, but I kept fighting. When I became a fan of BSB, I learned that Nick hasn't had an easy past either. I'm proud of the way he is now and for fighting his inner demons. I want that for myself as well. It's a long road, but I'm doing better every day! I see a future for myself again. I'm kind of happy again. And of course listening to music from the Backstreet Boys makes me even happier! Nick Carter gave me hope and I'll always cherish that.

I am a 40 year old man that loves the Backstreet Boys I cannot deny it, this is definitely not the typical demographic of your fans. However, being a fan has taught me many things about life watching the Boys throughout there journey. You have taught me perseverance through the ups and downs of the band professionally and personally, it takes a tremendous amount of time and energy to perfect a craft, and you have done this in the limelight for a longtime. You have taught me about passion, in everything you do; live life soulfully. Don't be afraid to break the mold, go out on a limb and seek discomfort. You have taught me perspective, no one has ever succeeded their way to success, failure at times is when you grow the most. A strangely enough, I am thankful for the Backstreet Boys just because. Just because they have been part of my life for 20+ years. I am thankful because you are inspirations in a world that at times has no inspiration. I am thankful to be part of your Army because there is no other demographic I would rather be in than a BSB fan. Thank-you!

La verdad es que no recuerdo un momento en el que no hayan estado BSB en mi vida. Desde niña siempre los he seguido y doy por hecho que los seguiré por el resto de mi vida. Gracias a ellos conservo a mi amiga Isa desde la infancia, con la cual compartimos "la locura por BSB". Aunque nunca he podido ir a ningún concierto, no pierdo la esperanza de hacerlo algún día (porque ya dicen que la esperanza es lo último que se pierde).
Por siempre BSB. Gracias por existir.

I am thankful for BSB because they make so many people around the world happy :)

I been a fan since 1996, since 3rd grade. The Backstreet Boys have helped me through my life through my transition as a child to a teen to young adult. Even though I met Kevin Richardson on November 14, 2006 for the 25th Anniversary for Chicago Broadway play, I didn't know my problems would arise after my senior year in my highschool. I was in love with a guy in Italy and although I don't want to go into details, I tried committing suicide a year ago for him. But it was more of the fact that everyone in the town in Italy where this man lived spoke about me in front of my face. I had an encounter with his colleges in the street where I confront them and I said " What the hell is your problem?" as they were making signals and faces to each other that I was walking towards them. So the night, all of the emotional pressure made me break. I also am blessed I spoke to Brian Littrell on the phone from Live Daily fan club contest on August 13, 2007. I wish to meet them one day or have them to sing to me. So after I attempted suicide, their music helped me heal emotionally and mentally.