Struggle is, unfortunately, a universal human experience. Choosing to not just survive but to thrive is the key to getting back up when circumstances knock us down. Have real hope, real inspiration and real possibility in front of us can make all the difference. Here are some examples we hope will point the way toward your own comeback in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.

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