"I could not get defeated early or start avoiding situations that might be easier to avoid.

I had to become more comfortably afraid.

Unless I was going to quit, I had to keep going. My dad's life provided me an object lesson in this as well: YOu take what you have and you march it forward. You find your tools, adapt as needed, and carry on. You persevere, understanding that here are plenty of despites.

Michelle Obama

The Light We Carry