First person Quote by Salma Deera
““listen girl,’ Medea says, ‘you are not the first person in the world to suffer from a broken heart. but i will treat you like you are. listen girl. he is not calling out your name. your name to him is nothing. it might have been before. once, your name might have been the only word he knew when he was blind sad or bursting with sun. those days are over. your name can only exist in your own mouth now. say it over and over. say it until it doesn’t sound like a name, but just a sound. the promises he made you are just sounds now too. remember that. your hands are what will hold you together now. and you want to be mad? be mad. here is a plate. throw it through his window, listen to the crack. the shatter. laugh into the night. call yourself the sun. see, you will rise. and are you less of a woman for this? no what is woman? woman is this–enduring. listen girl, you will get over this– you will. but what fool said you had to do it silently? here is a tip – scream””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Personal empowerment piece, 2021
Encourages a broken‑hearted person to reclaim identity, express anger, and heal through bold action.
In simple terms: Reclaim your name, scream, and rise.
Key Takeaway
Own your pain and transform it.
Themes
heartbreak
self‑empowerment
identity
healing
anger
Mood
emotional
empowering
Type
poem
advice
When to use this quote
- relationship breakup
- personal therapy
- creative writing
- support groups
Key Concepts
psychology
resilience
expression
self‑care
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you channel anger constructively?
- What steps help rebuild self‑worth?
A Different Perspective
It may romanticize destructive behavior.
