Dear Mike,
Where do I begin? Well here goes... I have been a fan of Linkin Park and you since you all came to exist. Through the years I've always held a special place in my heart. See I suffer from Bipolar Manic Depression. Through the songs of you and Chester I have been able to isolate myself and feel the lyrics to my very core. It was in your music I was able to a little bit of salvation. When Chester died a part of me died, but I still held on to that hope. Listening and hearing the music taught me we all have our demons but as long as we face those demons we can stand proud. I wish to the very heavens that I could personally thank and Chester for saving me from my mental prison. It freed me from the shackles of life. For 2 to 4 mins at least. But I needed more so I would listen to the albums over and over. Here's my story. I am 41 yr old mother of 3 beautiful girls. I left an abusive marriage of 21 years. For the past 3 years I have dealt with a lot of loss. Losing a marriage with false promises. Like your lyrics say in Burn it down, I played soldier he played King, when I lifted him up he only held me down. But this time it's my turn to Wear that crown. Even though I'm getting a divorce and lost the respect and love of my girls through his lies and manipulation I'm still pulling thru. Today I took the the first step again to ask for help so now I will be attending day group therapy with a wonderful place called Laurel Ridge here in San Antonio TX. After I left the facility after my assessment the first songe I played was Burn it down. It must of been the grace of God, the angels, the universe where my playlist hit every emotion you can think of not to mention pump me up when I heard Remember the Name. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your music saved me yet again. The year Chester died I was supposed to see u guys in concert but of course after Chesters passing it was cancelled. I received a printed out ticket and the album as a token to remember him by. I had already seen y'all in concert before but I had to see Linkin Park one more time. Since I left my marriage I had left everything behind taking only what I needed. Although I no longer possess the album or ticket I can still keep my memory alive by playing your music over and over. I am forever greatful for you, Chester and Linkin Park. Thank you, thank you once more from the bottom of my heart.
Sending my Love and Admiration
Mary Elizabeth Sandoval
