Swimming the Troubled Waters

No, it wasn't easy, but I could handle it. People have certainly endured much worse. I just couldn't allow myself to buckle under the pressure, you know? It was only going to get worse, and the best that I could do was stay strong-willed.

Besides, with each experience it gets easier to deal with the hardships, and when trouble really comes around, I'll be ready.

Resistance isn't futile.