I have some very special people in my life who are suffering in silence. No difficulty or suffering is easy, but to suffer in silence is, in my opinion, the hardest thing of all.

We’ve all been inspired by people whose stories of grief and pain were turned into a platform of inspiration and overcoming. We’ve read their books, watched their movies, and shared their stories on our social media feeds, from pulpits, and over coffee. While we wouldn’t trade places with them, we can see how their suffering was transformed into something good. It’s obvious from the massive number of people they help. It’s even possible to assume that they also recognize their valley as a springboard for victory. Courage shared is strength given. If there is meaning in suffering, surely this must be it.