Jesy Nelson leaving Little Mix feels like the worst kind of punch to the gut. I have been a Mixer since their debut in 2011 and Jesy had been my favorite from the start. Despite us seeing the obvious problems she had with her self-image, the hate she received for her looks, her character etc. she always stood proud like a warrior. Through her tears, her pain, her snark, her smiles, her laughter, I always saw a strong woman.
A woman who stood up regardless of what life was throwing at her. Be it the f*cking media or her own mind. Even more, she always came back with a vengence showing us that she was THAT woman.
She is a true role model, showing us that sometimes strength does not lie in the endurance of pain but rather in admitting defeat and taking a step back to recollect. I fully support Jesy's decision to take that step back.
I'd rather have her leave the band than leave this world.
Whatever the universe has planned out for her, I wish her all the best in her future endeavors. I will miss her sultry voice, bombastic dancing and killer outfits. Her otherworldy talent mixed with the presence of a goddess.
But I know she's not gone forever and for that alone I am grateful.
I am first and foremost a Mixer, I will always support whatever decisions the girls are making and I hope Jade, Leigh-Anne and Perrie are taking care of themselves and each other also during this time.
Little Mix will always be that special part in my heart which helped me through the worst of the times and that will never change.
