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There are tears of joy.
And there are tears that form puddles.
Unhappiness is not always apparent, it can be subtle.
When someone smiles excessively, that could signify trouble.
Sometimes a smile can signify silent struggles.
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K. Wisendanger
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The line “Sometimes a smile can signify silent struggles” hit me hard. It’s amazing how so much depth can be conveyed in so few words.
So true. Sometimes the brightest smiles hide the biggest struggles.