I had no doubt that Tiny he got depressed, but that was probably because he had nothing to compare it to. Still, what could I say? that I didn't just depressed - instead, it was like the depression was the core of me, of every part of me, from my mind to my bones? That if he got blue, I got black? That I hated those pills so much because I knew how much I relied on them to live? No, I couldn't say any of this because when it all comes down to it, nobody wants to hear it. No matter how much they like you or love you, they don't want to hear it.

Summary

This quote reflects the internal struggle of the speaker, who acknowledges that their friend's depression may be valid but feels unable to fully express their own experience of depression. The speaker believes that their depression is all-encompassing, ingrained in every aspect of their being. They understand the reliance on medication for survival, yet recognize the society's discomfort in accepting and understanding the depth of their suffering. The quote highlights the isolation and fear of rejection that often accompany discussing mental health issues, even with those closest to us.

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