Facing adversity with courage

Just recently, several friends have found themselves facing life changing events including close family bereavements or serious illness. And despite the inevitable shock that any bad news generates, they have all shown remarkable resilience.  I know it’s very British to adopt a “stiff upper lip” but I think it’s more than that: these friends are courageous, selfless and supportive. Maybe some people develop, albeit subconsciously, coping strategies that they can draw on when times are tough. And that doesn’t mean being unemotional or in denial but using inner strength and bravery to face the situations before them. And that’s impressive.