Check on Your Happy Friends (Paperback)

Kathryn Mae Inman

ISBN 13: 9798988106012

Published by Bailey & Huhn, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. Behind Dani's bright smile is a battle no one sees. Everyone thinks she's fine. To everyone around her, Dani is the picture of joy-kind, dependable, and always showing up for others. But behind the laughter and light is a fractured young woman quietly unraveling under the weight of trauma, grief, and depression. No one-not even her lifelong best friend Tommy-realizes how close she is to disappearing.When tragedy strikes her community, grief spreads like wildfire. In the quiet aftermath, Dani's internal battle deepens, and a dark thought takes root: could this be her way out? After months of silent torment, she becomes convinced there is no other option. But just as she prepares to step into the darkness, a relentless friend refuses to give up on her-and the love of a Savior she has never truly believed in begins to pursue her in ways she cannot ignore.Check on Your Happy Friends is a raw and emotionally gripping story of hidden pain, mental health struggles, and the power of unwavering friendship. This story shines a light on the reality that many people are fighting silent battles behind their brightest smiles-a reminder that the brightest smiles can hide the deepest struggles, and tand that being seen, heard, and pursued can change everythingAt its core, this novel is a reminder that no one is beyond reach, that presence matters, and that hope can break through even the darkest moments. Behind Dani's bright smile is a hidden struggle with trauma and depression. When tragedy pushes her to the edge, one friend refuses to give up-and hope begins to break through the darkness. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Check on Your Happy Friends (Paperback)
• Publisher: Bailey & Huhn
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798988106012
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Behind Dani’s bright smile is a battle no one sees.

The one everyone believes is “happy” is quietly unraveling under the weight of trauma, grief, and despair. As the darkness presses in, a faithful friend tries desperately to save her.

Check on Your Happy Friends is a raw, powerful story of hidden pain, steadfast friendship, and the life-giving hope found in Jesus Christ.

A reminder that the brightest smiles can hide the deepest struggles, and that showing up, speaking truth, and pointing each other to Jesus can change everything.

About the Author

Kathryn M. Inman is the author of Counting Spoons, a powerful memoir of her family's journey through addiction. Kathryn writes boldly about the struggles we hide and the healing found in Christ. Her debut novel, Check on Your Happy Friends, carries that heart forward. She lives in Northern California with her husband and loves Jesus, her growing family, and her community.