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Janet Jackson expects Michael to call her

^ Both MJ and Janet said they were the closest out of the whole family
 
Ernestine said:
From the way it looked, that was not true! From all the pics we saw of the Jacksons last year and in 2008, she appeared close with everyone except for Michael. Janet, Latoya, and Jermaine were seen everywhere together in pics. At ONE TIME probably, but that seemed to change in the late 90s and late 00s. MJ basically disappeared after trial and didn't come back for a while to the USA.
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Janet has said in the Robin Roberts interview that she and MJ were the closest out of the siblings..so I'm assuming that they were still close in the end..they may not have been as close as they were in the past, but they were close..
 
Ernestine said:
From the way it looked, that was not true! From all the pics we saw of the Jacksons last year and in 2008, she appeared close with everyone except for Michael. Janet, Latoya, and Jermaine were seen everywhere together in pics. At ONE TIME probably, but that seemed to change in the late 90s and late 00s. MJ basically disappeared after trial and didn't come back for a while to the USA.
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it's hard to be photographed with someone who is harder to keep track of than carmen sandiego but that doesn't mean they didn't talk. even if they weren't as close as when they were kids because of their careers and stuff it doesn't mean the bond weakens.
 
Ernestine said:
When in 1990? My point is, they probably were not close LIKE THAT when he died.
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It may seem that way but as corny as it may sound I think they were close in spirit. They both talk/ed greatly about spirituality. So you never know.

I remember Janet said when she was recording the song "Enjoy" she started crying but she didn't know why, it turned out that Mike was sick and was rushed to the hospital.

They both said growing up they were very close. That they would plan the whole day out together. So I don't get why some fans on here go all mental when she says "Life goes on". Janet is just saying that to push it aside but trust it's eating her up inside. She's just acting like she moved on but in reality she hasn't.
 
trueiopian said:

It may seem that way but as corny as it may sound I think they were close in spirit. They both talk/ed greatly about spirituality. So you never know.

I remember Janet said when she was recording the song "Enjoy" she started crying but she didn't know why, it turned out that Mike was sick and was rushed to the hospital.

They both said growing up they were very close. That they would plan the whole day out together. So I don't get why some fans on here go all mental when she says "Life goes on". Janet is just saying that to push it aside but trust it's eating her up inside. She's just acting like she moved on but in reality she hasn't.
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I agree with this all the way! It's impossible to move on quickly after someone close to you has passed anyway..
 
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As much ad fans don't like it, life does goes on. The world did not stop because Michael Jackson died and we should not demean Janet or anyone else for trying to move on. Would some of you feel better if Janet was locked in her room, refuse to get out of bed, and suicidal?

The pain of losing Michael is something we fans can only imagine. We may had loved him from a distance and thought of him like our own family, but that was her family. Michael was by her side through thick and thin and she did the same for him. To have that bond of love broken by death, especially an avoidable, is a pain I don't even what to imagine.

So have a little sympathy in your heart and stop trying to tell Janet how she should mourn. If she is trying to move on, then good for her. I hope she can find peace someday. I hope all of use can find that peace.
 
^^^^ Most excellent post. It's her brother that passed. We may feel like he was a family member to us, but we weren't raised in a two bedroom house with him, and didn't share millions of little moments that come through not only a spiritual connection, but physical togetherness. They actually laughed, played, cried, and talked one on one together, even if it's not something they did often as adults. We think we have memories of Michael, but they don't come close to the number Janet has because of their shared experiences.

She has my deepest sympathies. No matter how much she moves on, the fact is her life will never be the same. When you lose a family member, you really do lose a part of what made your world whole. When that part is gone, you go on, but your existence is forever fractured, something is forever MISSING. You feel that loss, learn to live with it, but your life is never quite as fulfilling as it once was.
 
^^^ VERY well said last two posts.

I know fans are very hurt and felt very close to Michael. But it IS different when it is close family. It just is. I lost my step-mom suddenly and I know how difficult it is when you are used to getting calls and visits from that person. It's different mourning someone you knew personally, vs. knew of... even if you are a huge fan. We've never curled up on the couch with him, dealt with his bad days, vented to him over the phone... those are things Janet did because she was his sister...it's very personal for her on a different kind of level.

I think Janet has done a good job so far and she is right. You have to move on. My stepmom died three years ago and there are still days when I have to say out loud to myself that life goes on. It hurts to say it but going on never ever means forgetting. That kind of pain, takes a long time to dull down... she's doing okay. She's grieving and dealing her own way. Nobody deals with death in the same manner. She's doing what she has to do.
 
I love Janet no matter what she said or was trying to say. It was her brother and her brother happened to be the world's most famous person. Everyone grieves in her own way.Let her set her own pace. We should allow her to express herself the way she wants. I have lost many near to me and I really understand that part about that she still expects to hear her brother's voice on the end of the telephone. I understand that fans are very hurt and felt very close to Michael. Sometimes I really feel like I have lost a near friend or a family member but that sometimes is still not the same and yes life does goes on no matter if we like it or not. We should focus on Michaels massages and we should keep his Legacy alive. What did we learn from him? I’m actually crying while I’m writing this because I believe I am who I am because of him. He was one of my biggest inspirations. In some way he touched so many lives throughout his remarkable life and his influence. I am so proud that I had the privilege to grow up with Michael’s music, and I can proudly say that Michael shaped my life in a way that no other entertainer ever could or ever will.

Michael Loved his family

It’s all about L.:wub:.V.E .

Keep Michaeling Always and Forever
 
^ Great posts the 4 above me :)

I just wish all the best for Janet in her life and all the other Jacksons aswell. Michael wasn't our brother so it will never be the same for us as it is to them. As much we miss him and it hurts to lose him, there's always difference.

Ernestine said:
When in 1990? My point is, they probably were not close LIKE THAT when he died.
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It may seem like that on the outside but we do NOT know wha twhen on behind the scenes. Even if they weren't as close as they used to when they were kids they probably always felt the spiritual closeness like someone stated.

trueiopian said:
I remember Janet said when she was recording the song "Enjoy" she started crying but she didn't know why, it turned out that Mike was sick and was rushed to the hospital.
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Wow, I didn't know that.
 
BillieJean84 said:
I kind of took the wrong way - when she said 'But first he was our brother' ;is that supposed to mean like his super life long fans don't love him like the family loves him. ? ya right. we do.
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I think what she meant wasn't really directed at his fans but directed to the general people looking on, you know, they were family and that's the closest thing. It also humanizes people, which I think a lot of the time celebrities need to remind the public of that because of all the fascination and media, she was just saying that he was a brother, just like Paris's little speech at the memorial really reminded people that yes Michael was actually a father; a person with real feelings... people (not the fans) forget all of this.

We need to remember that Janet was his sister and they shared a lot of things together. She's also human like the rest of us and she is trying to continue with life without Michael and it's hard.. just like it's hard for us. She is doing the best she can and I wish her the best and send only good thoughts her way.
 
bubbyduck4MJ said:
I think what she meant wasn't really directed at his fans but directed to the general people looking on, you know, they were family and that's the closest thing. It also humanizes people, which I think a lot of the time celebrities need to remind the public of that because of all the fascination and media, she was just saying that he was a brother, just like Paris's little speech at the memorial really reminded people that yes Michael was actually a father; a person with real feelings... people (not the fans) forget all of this.

We need to remember that Janet was his sister and they shared a lot of things together. She's also human like the rest of us and she is trying to continue with life without Michael and it's hard.. just like it's hard for us. She is doing the best she can and I wish her the best and send only good thoughts her way.
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Honestly, I took it the same way she said it. To U (the fans and public) Michael was a great star and icon and the world will miss him that way and his contribution to music, but to US (the Jackson family) we lost our brother, son, and father. That is totally different.
The family parties will not be the same. Someone who they shared a room, tons of laughs with, and conversations with are GONE. It doesn't compare.They loved MJ flaws and all, and during the good times and bad ones. We as fans only saw only a glimpse of what went on. You can't completely love someone until you accept the good and bad of them.
 
marebear said:
After watching the Grammys I still felt like Michael was going to come out. It is still hard to believe that he isn't going to walk out on a stage again, in public with his mask on or just seeing him somewhere. Never again. It's sad.
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Same here. It hurts.

BillieJean84 said:
I kind of took the wrong way - when she said 'But first he was our brother' ;is that supposed to mean like his super life long fans don't love him like the family loves him. ? ya right. we do.
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I understand what you mean.....you're talking about when she said : "to the world, Michael was an icon. To us, he was family". That comment hurt me. Because realizing that some fans were closer to Michael than (some of) his own siblings......and the fact that to many fans, Michael WAS family, it was hurtful to hear her say that. But as my anger and confusion about Michael's sudden death slowly started to fade a bit, I see it was Janet just trying to convey what she was feeling....and I realize she was talking about the 'general' public....not the die hard fans.
 
gerryevans said:
^^^^ Most excellent post. It's her brother that passed. We may feel like he was a family member to us, but we weren't raised in a two bedroom house with him, and didn't share millions of little moments that come through not only a spiritual connection, but physical togetherness. They actually laughed, played, cried, and talked one on one together, even if it's not something they did often as adults. We think we have memories of Michael, but they don't come close to the number Janet has because of their shared experiences.

She has my deepest sympathies. No matter how much she moves on, the fact is her life will never be the same. When you lose a family member, you really do lose a part of what made your world whole. When that part is gone, you go on, but your existence is forever fractured, something is forever MISSING. You feel that loss, learn to live with it, but your life is never quite as fulfilling as it once was.
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You said that so well. I don't think anyone should judge her or anybody on how they're grieving. It's a personal thing and personally I find it a bit unsettling that people here want to badmouth her over something so personal. As far as I'm aware none of us know her or how she's feeling.
 
StaceyMJ said:
You said that so well. I don't think anyone should judge her or anybody on how they're grieving. It's a personal thing and personally I find it a bit unsettling that people here want to badmouth her over something so personal. As far as I'm aware none of us know her or how she's feeling.
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Took the words right out of my mouth! :clapping: That's why I don't get why some fans get insulted on how she is dealing with her brother's death. I'm glad she is moving on, and I don't care how much she says that in an interview. The death of her brother, one could only imagine how it's deeply affected her. The outside world seeing them grieve yet they still get bashed. I just wish that some people would take a step back and stop being so darn judgmental.
 
guys- were are NOT Michael's family. He loved us alot and we loved him and we are grieving terribly but our grief is NOTHING compared to his children's, his Mother's and his whole family. Just sayin.
 
Reeta said:
All I can say is that I know the feeling. When my father passed away I kept checking my phone and waited and waited for him to call me :(
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My aunt used to call me on my birthday. This year she didn't call. I still cannot believe she is gone. poor Janet.
 
its like it just happened, i can still relive that moment when i heard the news. it must be tougher for her whom he loved and called.

...sending love to Janet... and the kids
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Ernestine said:
Honestly, it wouldn't be surprising because in an interview Rebbie said the exact same thing. She said she didn't speak to MJ in over a year. That is CRAZY! From what came out in multiple sources after MJ's death was that he wasn't close to anyone post trial.
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When you have 8 brothers and sisters like I do, there is some that you will be closest to and see on a regular basis and others you will only see once a year. I have not seen one of my sisters for more than 2 years but I still love her,
 
Datsymay said:
When you have 8 brothers and sisters like I do, there is some that you will be closest to and see on a regular basis and others you will only see once a year. I have not seen one of my sisters for more than 2 years but I still love her,
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I have 8 siblings as well Datsymay. Its a different dynamic completley in larger family than it is in smaller families. There so many siblings to keep track of that you end up seeing more of some than others coz there is not enough time to spend with everyone individually (but that doesn't mean you are not close to the ones you don't see as often). So I understand when Rebbie and Janet say they didn't see or speak to Michael for a year at a time.
 
Dutchie said:
Same here. It hurts.



I understand what you mean.....you're talking about when she said : "to the world, Michael was an icon. To us, he was family". That comment hurt me. Because realizing that some fans were closer to Michael than (some of) his own siblings......and the fact that to many fans, Michael WAS family, it was hurtful to hear her say that. But as my anger and confusion about Michael's sudden death slowly started to fade a bit, I see it was Janet just trying to convey what she was feeling....and I realize she was talking about the 'general' public....not the die hard fans.
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Honestly, do you think MJ loved those fans the same way he loved Janet, Marlon, or his parents?Thats the difference. I can love someone, but in the end would you give your life for them? Nothing compares to your real family no matter what you go through.Thats really the difference, IMO .
 
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marebear said:
Maybe if you don't talk to someone for a long time you still know that you can someday. They are still here. Now Michael is gone and she will never talk to him again. I remember Marlon said that he would not see Michael for a long time but you knew he was here now he really isn't anymore. I hope I am making sense here. You never really think you will never get the chance to see or talk to them again. You will eventually but now it's not possible anymore.
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That's how it is for us fans. We didn't get to see Michael everyday but we knew that there was always a chance that maybe one day. And now it will never be.

I think the title of the article is a bit weird"Janet Jackson expects Michael to call her" like she's some retard who's expecting him to call her from beyond the grave. :D

 
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The title of the article it sounded like a from a tabloid, you know, crazy. That was the 1st impression it gave me. That's why the :D
 
It's sad....
Janet just wanted to hear the word "donk" from Mike again. But it's not gonna happen anymore....
I cried watching the Robin interview...
 
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