Broken Quote by Tahereh Mafi
“This pen is my only outlet, my only voice, because I have no one else to speak to, no mind but my own to drown in and all the lifeboats are taken and all the life preservers are broken and I don't know how to swim I can't swim I can't swim and it's getting so hard. It's getting so hard. It's like there are a million screams caught inside of my chest but I have to keep them all in because what's the point of screaming if you'll never be heard and no one will ever hear me in here. No one will ever hear me again.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Shatter Me, 2011
Desperation fuels a painful inner monologue when isolated and unheard.
In simple terms: Feeling trapped and unheard.
Key Takeaway
Seek supportive outlets.
Themes
isolation
mental health
despair
expression
Mood
desperate
lonely
Type
reflective
emotional
When to use this quote
- therapy
- journaling
- support groups
- creative writing
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional coping
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do when you feel no one listens?
- How might you channel inner turmoil productively?
A Different Perspective
External help may not be readily available.
