Aaron Carter’s Supervisor Believes ‘Relentless’ Cyberbullying Broke Him: ‘It Was A Nightmare’

That is very powerful to listen to.

Based on Aaron Carter’s supervisor Taylor Helgeson, cyberbullying performed a significant influence within the pop star’s psychological well being struggles earlier than his premature demise. Talking to Web page Six on Friday concerning the late I Need Sweet singer, who was discovered useless in his bathtub on November 5, the Massive Umbrella Administration govt opened up concerning the hateful feedback folks would ship Aaron’s means, saying:

“It was like a nightmare.”

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Taylor continued:

“It was nonstop. It was so relentless and, yeah, it did a quantity on him.”

Whereas the music business insider beforehand revealed he doesn’t consider Aaron’s demise was intentional, he is aware of for a truth his psychological well being was affected by constant bullying from trolls on-line and infrequently in particular person. Recalling a time Carter was heckled at a stay efficiency, he continued:

“It actually affected him, and he didn’t let it present within the efficiency, however when he acquired off the stage, he was like, actually unhappy. He wasn’t offended, he was unhappy.”

The damage solely continued to worsen when he checked out social media after the very fact, he added:

“He would have a look at these things and it damage him so much.”

Whereas Taylor as soon as supplied to run Aaron’s social media accounts for him so he wouldn’t be topic to the hate, that will “by no means occur” as a result of the Home of Carters alum felt the necessity to reply to his haters. She says he “couldn’t appear to maintain himself off” social media regardless of how brutal it was generally:

“A variety of days, he felt like he had one thing to show. He may simply stand on this mess.”

Whereas he’s not blaming trolls for the artist’s demise, he undoubtedly doesn’t suppose the unfavourable suggestions helped, insisting:

“I wouldn’t go so far as in charge that fully [for Carter’s death], however I watched that break him down over a protracted time frame.”

A reminder for everybody to be extra variety on the web. You by no means know what somebody goes by way of on the opposite aspect of the display screen.

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On one other be aware, a part of the explanation the supervisor thinks the 34-year-old struggled a lot with psychological well being and dependancy is that he didn’t have the right instruments to assist navigate his tough life:

“He by no means selected his life. He didn’t select that. He was too younger for that, he was like 5. He performed his half. I don’t suppose he was given the identical instruments that quite a lot of us are to navigate life in a means that leaves room for us to stay sustainable, good lives.”

What’s particularly unhappy about listening to all of that is that following Aaron’s tragic demise, there was such an outpouring of affection for him — from followers to estranged household and associates. It’s disappointing he wasn’t capable of see that in particular person. However the “laborious half” can also be for his associates to see “the opposite [AKA negative] stuff” proceed to prevail on-line, Taylor dished:

“That’s the large purpose why … why we’re speaking. As a result of someone must say completely different … He was an exquisite, fantastic particular person.”

Talking of these within the Lizzie McGuire alum’s internal circle, Taylor went on to deal with Aaron’s estranged relationship together with his brother Nick Carter. Regardless of numerous reviews, the exec confirmed the brothers didn’t get to talk straight earlier than the dad of 1’s demise, however the Backstreet Boys star was conscious that he had regrets, Taylor revealed:

“I do know that they’d plans … to get collectively, to forgive. I don’t know precisely when, however I do know that they needed to — that was the concept.”

He concluded:

“[Aaron] stated, ‘When the time is true, we are going to determine this out,’ and that’s the irony, proper? ‘The time is true.’”

Oh, man. So true…

Whereas the bros by no means acquired to reconcile in particular person, Nick did pen a heartfelt tribute to him after his demise, writing partly:

“I’ve at all times held onto the hope, that he would in some way, sometime wish to stroll a wholesome path and ultimately discover the assistance that he so desperately wanted. Generally we wish to blame somebody or one thing for a loss. However the fact is that dependancy and psychological sickness is the true villain right here.”

We proceed to consider all of Carter’s family members on this very powerful time. To listen to extra from Taylor, try his full interview (beneath).

Relaxation in peace, Aaron. Sorry you needed to undergo a lot in your brief life.

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