I'm just a mom of a Directioner. But more importantly, I'm a mom who lost her child to mental illness and substance abuse. While Liam's life was very different than my son's, the few similarities are haunting. I find myself watching his videos, hearing him tell the world his truth, allowing myself to feel my loss all over again. My heart breaks for him, his family, for his mother. To echo Harry Styles mother's words, they were just boys. To LiamPayne's mother, I see you, and I'm so sorry.