In During the Storm, Amealia Smith shows raw emotions in her poems. This book is a story of how the author found comfort in her writing through the hard times. Sadness, guilt, and anger are expressed throughout each piece, showing that these emotions are just as normal as happiness and joy. These poems are what got her through her storm. Smith shines a light on the importance of mental health. She believes it is okay to not be okay and that there are better days ahead. Whatever storm it is that you are going through, just know that it will not last forever.