--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Once upon a raindrop, I landed on…" description: "\"“Once upon a raindrop, I landed on Depression. My umbrella broke and broke me with it's bones. It hurt but didn't, and it eased my rain. Curious a litt..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fea/alysha-speer-14552_depression_once-upon-a-raindrop-i-landed-on-depress_289636.jpg" --- # Once upon a raindrop, I landed on Depression. My umbrella… ![“Once upon a raindrop, I landed on Depression. My umbrella broke and broke me with it's bones. It hurt but didn't, and it eased my rain. Curious a little afraid, I tried it once again. Bitter feeling, my starburst shrunk with fear. Sadness filled me up and now I'm here. Repeat, repeat, feeling numb…” quote by Alysha Speer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fea/alysha-speer-14552_depression_once-upon-a-raindrop-i-landed-on-depress_289636.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fea/alysha-speer-14552_depression_once-upon-a-raindrop-i-landed-on-depress_289636.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/fea/alysha-speer-14552_depression_once-upon-a-raindrop-i-landed-on-depress_289636.jpg) > ““Once upon a raindrop, I landed on Depression. My umbrella broke and broke me with it's bones. It hurt but didn't, and it eased my rain. Curious a little afraid, I tried it once again. Bitter feeling, my starburst shrunk with fear. Sadness filled me up and now I'm here. Repeat, repeat, feeling numb and blue. Cutting became my flight from Depression to Okay and I pushed through. Though a bad solution, it became the one. It's lasted years, it's never done. Once upon a raindrop, I smile and blink a tear. Sometimes my plane flies me back to Depression and cutting then appears. I try and try to stop, but I always round the bend. I can stay on Okay for months, but then I reach an end. It's been a rough road, maybe it will end. It's been a rough road, I know cutting's not my friend. So my starburst searches for solutions, not sure which to choose. And once upon a raindrop, I might land in Happy's shoes.”” [Alysha Speer](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alysha-speer/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker describes a cycle of depression, self‑harm, and fleeting relief, ending with a hope for healthier coping. **In simple terms:** Depression leads to self‑harm, but the narrator seeks better ways. Key Takeaway Seek supportive alternatives to self‑harm. Themes mental health self‑harm hope recovery resilience Mood sad hopeful reflective Type personal narrative motivational cautionary When to use this quote - therapy sessions - support groups - mindfulness practice - creative outlets - crisis hotlines Key Concepts psychology coping mechanisms emotional regulation Questions to Reflect On - What healthier coping strategies could replace self‑harm? - How can you build a support network during depressive episodes? 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