Smiling on the Outside: Uncovering What Was Never Seen

By Claire Everlight

Many people learn to smile on the outside while hiding what is happening within.

In smiling on the Outside: Uncovering what was unseen, Claire Everlight shares a collection of raw and honest poems that explore tramua, grief, eating disorder recovery, self- worth, chronic pain, resolience and healing. Written from the heart, these poems capture the struggles of carrying inseen burdens and the courage it takes to begin letting them go.

This collection is for anyoe who has ever felt unheard, unseen, or misunderstood. Through the moments of vulnerability and hope, these pages remind us that healing is not about forgetting the past--it is about finding the strength to move forward while honoring our story.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H9SKN9FX
• ISBN13: 9798187988754
• Release Date: July 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"