Jesy Nelson leaves Little Mixes to take care of her mental health

Little Mixes will never be the same: after 9 years and six albums together, the group loses one of its members, Jesy Nelson. The singer had already taken a break from the band’s activities, but a few days ago it turned into a definitive farewell.

The reason? Starting to take serious care of your mental health, something incompatible with the load of stress and tension that comes with being in such a popular girl band.

To explain it is herself in a touching post on Instagram where he talks, with absolute sincerity, how being part of the group has affected his psychological balance as “the constant pressure and meeting expectations are becoming extremely difficult to bear”. The decision therefore seemed inevitable: “There comes a time in life when we need to invest in ourselves, rather than focus on making others happy. After a long reflection and with a heavy heart, I announce that I am leaving Little Mix ».

Although the news has left the fans astonished, it cannot be considered a real bolt from the blue. Jesy Nelson she has always talked about how her mental health problems have become a major part of her life since she became famous. For a long time he suffered from depression and eating disorders, even attempting suicide. “For a few moments, the pain felt so strong that I couldn’t resist. I could no longer tolerate it “, he explained in an interview. Unfortunately, given the latest statements, the singer does not seem to have left this bad period behind yet.

Just a few months ago, during the rehearsals of a live performance, Jesy she suddenly burst into tears at what she later explained was a severe panic attack. An issue that has been trying to address for years since it began to be flooded with criticism and negative comments online. “For a while – he said – reading what they said about me on Twitter had become a drug. Everyone advised me to let it go, but I couldn’t and then I felt exactly as they described me: fat, ugly and incapable ».

To support her in this new battle, there are her bandmates who are close to her in all respects: “For us it is a very sad moment – they wrote on social media – but we support Jesy Nelson fully: it is very important that you do everything that is right for your mental health and well-being ». The same goes for the fans who, online, shared their messages of affection.

Per me, the singer’s decision was very courageous: not only because it helps us understand how important it is to take care of oneself, but also because she was not afraid to show her frailties once again, without being ashamed. In the meantime, we will wait to see her once again, beautiful and proud, performing on stage.

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