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Why I Smile When I’m Hurting Inside

Why I Smile When I’m Hurting Inside

June 18, 2026
by Antoinette Erkerd with No Comment Self-Worth & Healing

For a long time, I did not understand why I smile when I’m hurting inside. I can be reading something painful. My chest can feel heavy. My throat can feel tight. I can feel sad, scared, or close to tears. Still, my face may smile. The smile does not match ...

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