THE TRUTH

...about how I discovered Hanson

Well, everyone has those stories about the first time they heard "MMMBop" and/or saw Hanson's faces...well, this is mine...but, it's a bit different than most. This is strictly the most honest and personal thing I could share with you or anyone else...here it goes:

First of all...let me say that I am a Christian...
About a year ago, my life totally and completely fell apart...life as I knew it, anyway...
My dad suddenly became ill and during and after his illness, he turned into a different person, literally...he ignored everyone in my family, he began isolating himself from the world...he turned away from God and his ministry and every commitment in his life, jeopordizing his job and releasing himself from the family--he left us. He divorced my mom (actually, they're still in the process of divorce) and he started drinking...etc., etc. I have also recently found out that he has had some affairs...

Anyway, my life suffered because of this...not so much so because I was sad about my dad...because, we really were never the 'ideal' family, but because my life changed so drastically in a matter of months. I became seriously depressed...to the point of actually attempting suicide a few times. I had to see a psychologist and go on hormones...thankfully, however, I found my Prozac before having to take the medical form of it...you see, one day, I turned on the T.V....I flipped to MTV...I saw the MMMBop video...I don't even have to explain to you the effects that can have...:-)

Anyway, Hanson, basically, saved my life. They truly, honestly did. They became my Prozac. They were a total, complete, God-send to me...I haven't been the same since I "discovered" them...they give me such inner peace...and I know that part of that is the joy and love of God in their lives...I truly think that God has used them to bring hope and joy to the youth of our age...they are able to reach so many people with their music and bubbling personalities. I only wish that they didn't seem so hesitant to at least mention Him when they're questioned...

Anyway, I am forever grateful to and for Hanson for all that they've done for me...and for God for bringing them into my life...and the lives of others...if it wasn't for that chance encounter w/ "MMMBop"...I don't know where I'd be right now. Also, their entire family--the loving bond they share, gives me great hope that one day, I can have that, too.

Now, I live in Tulsa, OK. (yep...) with my mom. Things haven't really gotten better in my family situation, but, they've definately gotten better in my personal life:-)

Thanks for allowing me to share my story with you. I'm not sure why I did...maybe there's someone out there who can relate and/or be a little cheered up by it. After all, I think that we, as Hanson "fans," feel bonded by sharing our experiences with each other:-)

--- LuCy:-)
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