Oh, Heather...
Thank you for sharing your story with us.
You and everyone else who has said it here are right.... U2 are much more than just Sex Gods.
I've spoken to my close friends about what my life would be like now if U2 weren't in it. I know it sounds silly, but it's true. What would my life be like without the friends I've made? Sure, I can make new friends, but for most of my life, I've been a "loner" - up until last year, I could count on one hand how many close friends I had.
Not only that, but their music has touched me in a way that no other music really has. I know I have a hard time putting into words the joy and the happiness their music brings whenever I hear it. And, this joy and happiness hasn't gone away. I've been a fan since Joshua Tree and I don't think my love of their music will fade. After 14 years, it must be something serious.
Going through major problems in my life, music has soothed my soul and the base of that music has been U2.
I've asked my good friend so many times in the past, "does U2 know what they do to us? Do they realise how much of an impact they have on so many people?" And, to be at the center of that music-making. I can't fathom it. To be able to write songs as powerful as the ones they have - and keep doing it.
Thank you again, Heather, for sharing. I'm glad you were able to find peace. I wish you the best.
Moonie