Survival from "summary" of The Liars' Club by Mary Karr
Survival, according to my mother, is a matter of endurance. Endurance that goes beyond the physical realm, into the depths of the soul. It is the ability to weather the storms of life, no matter how fierce they may be. It is the determination to keep going, even when everything seems hopeless. Survival is not just about staying alive, it is about thriving in spite of the odds. It is about finding the strength within oneself to overcome any obstacle that comes your way. It is about refusing to be defeated, no matter how many times you are knocked down. Survival is a skill that is honed through experience. It is the result of years of navigating the treacherous waters of life, learning how to swim when the currents are strong and how to float when the waves threaten to engulf you. It is a hard-won battle, fought on the front lines of adversity. ...
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