behind a girl who says “everything happens for a reason” or “it is what it is” is a girl who can’t understand what she did to deserve all the pain and traumas she’s gone through in her life
get that tattoo, go to the memorials, listen to the songs, watch the videos, do anything you can to make you feel better or feel close to him and don’t let anyone make you feel bad for it
I am deeply grateful for all the support you have shown in response to my statement about the tragic passing of Liam, and for the continued outpouring of love and comfort for his family and close loved ones. Your kindness has meant the world during such a heartbreaking time.
While talks have now begun about the importance of protecting future generations in the creative industries, I want to emphasise that we must also recognise and support those who have already suffered. There are countless individuals who have faced abuse, negligence, and exploitation, and many of their stories have been overlooked, ignored, or dismissed for far too long.
It’s not enough to focus on what’s ahead. We must call for investigations into historic cases, especially those that have been silenced by misused non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality clauses, or swept aside due to the statute of limitations. These victims deserve to have their voices heard and their pain acknowledged.
It is crucial that we ask industry leaders, law enforcement, and the legal and justice system to support this call to action by opening investigations into these historic cases—highlighting those related to television shows and the companies associated/affiliated where negligence and exploitation have occurred. Accountability is long overdue, and we cannot allow these injustices to remain hidden any longer.
Now is the time for the industry and the broader community to stand up and demand accountability—not just for the future, but for the past.
- Katie
#calltoaction #creativeindustry #musicindustry #justice #mentalhealthawareness #investigate #xfactor #cantbuymysilence
What a journey… I had no idea what we were in for when I sent this text to my Dad ten years ago at this exact time the band was formed. Thanks to everyone that’s supported us over the years and thanks to the boys for sharing this with me #10YearsOfOneDirection
I just saw a video of someone saying “going to my big girl job with my little girl sorrow” and that shook me to the core, one direction is the a part of attachment we have to our younger selves and probably why this feels so personal
yes 😭 the excitement of going home from school to go on twitter and catch up on whatever’s happening with the band and saving new pictures of them everyday 😭😭
those 5 years that one direction was together, felt like the longest 5 years of my life. the excitement of getting home and logging in just to see what they were up to, the back to back events they were at that always provided new content, it just.. was so much fun as a fan