Feeling Quote by David Levithan
““I am nowhere near wanting to kill myself. But I can understand feeling so detached from your own life. To feel that your connection to everyone else is so thin that all it would take is one decisive snip to be separated completely. If i don't cling, I drift. I feel that no one is holding me. In my life, I am the only one who holds.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Every Day by David Levithan, 2012
The speaker feels profound isolation, fearing that without any attachment they would drift away, yet recognizes they are the only one responsible for their own existence.
In simple terms: Feeling alone and responsible for oneself.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge your agency and seek meaningful connections.
Themes
isolation
identity
responsibility
mental health
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
personal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- therapy sessions
- support groups
- creative writing
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
Existentialism
self-reliance
attachment theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to hold yourself together?
- How can you build supportive ties without losing self-reliance?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize suffering and overlook external support systems.
