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Ever since I fell in love with Justin Bieber, I couldn’t go a day without hoping that I’d get a chance to see him live. After getting my first job at a restaurant bussing tables, I saved up enough money to buy a concert ticket for the Believe Tour. In October of 2012, I entered a contest on BieberFever to win a meet and greet. The day before my concert in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, I got an email saying I’d won. I was about to meet Justin Bieber! Justin was and still is more than just a performer to me; in a way, he was there for me when no one else was. I grew up without ever knowing a father, a mother who was always working and due to an intense social anxiety disorder, very few friends. I developed depression at a very young age and until Justin came into my life, I accepted that no one would ever be able to make me feel any better. But without him even knowing me, in a way he did. Justin touches our hearts in ways only fans can understand. We all know we’re sharing him with millions of other girls but when you’re alone in your room, listening to one of his albums, it gets personal. For a few minutes, it’s like he’s talking to you and only you. “I’m gonna put you first…” and “Girl I love, girl I love you”, and well, you know all the rest. Those words became so special to me that getting the chance to see the one boy who made me feel like someone out there could treat me right, even if my own father couldn’t, was mind blowing. When I met Justin in Wisconsin on October 21st, 2012, I had no idea how to act or what to say but I knew I how I felt. I was overwhelmed with emotion the minute I stepped into that room. Everything about him came to life. In that moment, that young man with the gorgeous smile and loving heart wasn’t just a poster in my room, it felt real. Everything about him drew me in. I was speechless and I’d never been more afraid in my life. The smell of his cologne hit me immediately and I couldn’t help but stare for a moment, just taking everything all in. However, of course my friend and I were quickly moved along to take our photo with Justin. With his arms around us, Justin felt more real than ever. That physical contact, no matter how brief, was exactly what I needed. I was barely able to say a word to him but just before I left the room, I passed him a note explaining just why he meant so much. I’ve always had problems making conversation so I knew this one would be especially hard. That is my one regret about my experience, I let my mental disorder get in the way. However, in the long run, that’s not what matters. What matters is that for a few seconds, Justin had his arm around me, I was living my dream, and in my heart and in my own mind, I knew why it was special, even if I couldn’t tell Justin. I’ll never forget it, thank you Justin. -Anna Continue reading here: Ever since I fell in love with Justin Bieber, I couldn’t…
