They were a big part of my teenage years. Growing up, i may have lost touch but i always held 1D close to my heart. I dont support Liam's wrongs, but the fact that 1D as a whole will never be the same and that all those moments will live on as precious memories doest hurt. RIP 🕊
1D was my safe space around my teens, and the community that i got to know through them was definitely one of the most memorable moments in my life. They were so precious to me. Today feels like a walk through those memories that I will always hold close to my heart. That will never be the same ever again. I guess for what's worth it, we got to live those times and keep them close to our hearts.
I dont support the choices he made. Nor do i feel empathy towards the abuse he inflicted on his victims. No. I still dont support his wrongs, but i can't help but feel numb, considering i grew up with them. A part of me is mourning the loss of the past Liam and 1D as a whole. You can have conflicting feelings. Not everything is black and white. You can hold a person accountable for their mistakes but also mourn the loss of life and the version of the person that you once admired.
I always assumed he would eventually get all the help he needed to make up for all wrongs. That he would finally get it together. This wasn't supposed to be the end. Not this way.
I hope his family and friends get to grieve properly in their own privacy. I hope his son has people around him to help him navigate this loss. My heart goes out to louis,harry,zayn and niall. I hope they take all the time they need. May his soul rest in peace. Pls be respectful. Dont go around blaming his actual victims for speaking up against the abuse they endured by him. Lets do better. They aren't responsible for anything. This is tragic but not a gotcha moment.
