Resilience

When all appears lost.

When nothing seems like it will ever be the same.

When you feel the weight of the world pushing down on you.

When you think you've hit the bottom, with no lower to go.

When hope is just a word.

When giving up is the easiest and most painless option.

That is when resilience kicks in.

You close your eyes.

You take a deep breath.

You rise.

You dry your eyes and wipe off your blood.

And you live.