Best friend Quote by Ritu Ghatourey
“I am a poet writing of my pain. I am a person living a life of shame. I am your daughter hiding my depression. I am your sister making a good impression. I am your friend acting like Im fine. I am a wisher wishing this life werent mine. I am a girl who thinks of suicide. I am a teenager pushing her tears aside. I am a student who doesnt have a clue. I am the girl sittin next to you. I am the one asking you to care. I am your best friend hoping youll be there.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 2020
The speaker reveals layers of hidden pain, shame, and yearning for connection, exposing mental health struggles.
In simple terms: Hidden pain and desire for care.
Key Takeaway
Listen and offer compassionate support.
Themes
mental health
adolescence
identity
loneliness
suicide awareness
Mood
empathetic
somber
hopeful
Type
personal
social
educational
When to use this quote
- school
- online community
- therapy sessions
- support groups
Key Concepts
Depression
stigma
self‑expression
Questions to Reflect On
- What can we do to support those feeling unheard?
- How can we create safe spaces for honest expression?
A Different Perspective
The poem may romanticize suffering, risking triggering vulnerable readers.
