One Direction Heartbreak: Liam Payne Opens Up About Pain, Scars Caused by Band

Liam Payne spoke up about his time with One Direction again and offered a heartbreaking statement about his experience in the band.

Payne has been open about his mental health struggles over the past months since he started his sobriety journey. He also helped himself by checking into a rehabilitation facility in Louisiana for 100 days.

Upon his return, he addressed his issues and assured fans he aims to fully recover from them. But recently, he also looked back at his "painful" past with One Direction.

Liam Payne Says Being in One Direction Left "Scars" on Him

One Direction has been on an indefinite hiatus since 2016, and its other members have been focusing on their solo endeavors over the years after deciding on the break.

Payne, who also found success as a soloist, spoke candidly about the low moments in his life, including the painful time he had during the One Direction Days.

In a new interview on Columbia's W Radio (via The Mirror), the 29-year-old "Strip That Down" singer admitted he is in his "worst place" but still feels grateful for his life and job. The crooner has been part of the industry since he auditioned for "The X Factor" in 2010 and was given a chance to debut in One Direction.

However, he disclosed how that time left scars on him, as well.

"'You have to unpack a lot of stuff before you start this job," he said. "I wouldn't change a thing now that I am where I am, I've kind of made my own sense of why I ended up at this place."

Payne opened up about helping anybody in the same position he is in now, saying how it would be his life's dream. It resonated with what the "Bedroom Floor" singer shared about his mental health issues as he revealed that he was diagnosed with a couple of conditions earlier this year.

Liam Payne Hit Rock Bottom

Payne's stay at a rehabilitation facility occurred as he continued his now-six-month sobriety.

The "Life Forever" singer posted a video on YouTube to mark his return after taking time off for his mental health and rehabilitation treatment.

Though he started his recovery journey already, he told fans he still needs more time to work on things and deal with them for himself.

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