Oh Mazie stop grandstanding...like you the only one?  There are many who went thru worst and persevered (to persist, continue, carry on)..."Gambare".  Our own Family worked the plantations, lost loved ones during WWII and persevered to be successful.  Unlike yourself, our Family makes no mention of he hardships unless we ask and even at that they speak of the simple and good times.  So please stop it already.