Hello.
As you can see, I have not posted on this account in 8 years. At the news of Liam’s passing though, I felt like I should return.
One Direction was such an influential part of my life. At 20 years old I traveled to see them in concert on my own for the first time. I was inspired to go to England after finding them. I had never left the country before, and certainly not even the state! I made so many friends thanks to them. One Direction quite literally changed the trajectory of my life. I ended up moving to one of the cities they had toured in, after I came to see them and fell in love with the place. It’s where I’ve resided for the last ten years. I found a good job. I built a community here. I don’t care who says what, all of these good things that have come into my life …it is in part thanks to them.
I am devastated at Liam’s passing. I am mourning for his friends, his family, for the one direction members…and I’m mourning my youth and all of the time I spent with them. I have so many fond memories of forcing my college roommates to listen to their new album, driving us to Taco Bell screaming the lyrics of midnight memories, traveling across the country on a roadtrip to see them. It was such a fun time in my life.
I have not followed one direction in several years, but I was aware of the struggles Liam was having. I am saddened that this is how his story ended.
I know it is unlikely that any of my former followers will see this, but I just wanted to reach out and say that I am so thankful to each of you. I am thankful to all of the fans I met along the way. I am thankful to One Direction for giving me so many happy memories.
I was always holding out hope that perhaps they’d one day get back together for a reunion. I know that I would try my hardest to be there, but now I don’t think it will be the same.
I’m a mess of thoughts and I’m 30 years old now, but I am just grief stricken. I loved this band so much. I just hope Liam has found peace and I am sending so much love to the other members and Liam’s family and son. And to you. I’m sending so much love to you, if you’re reading this.
Please remember to tell the people you love that you love them. Life is so precious.
Please take care.
