A victim has the potential to transform into a survivor, but if that is forgotten, a true victim is what they become. A survivor must endure strife and persevere against those thoughts that would convince them otherwise. Holding fast to ones will will allow them to know their strength has not evaporated; They will never be without hope.

~ J.d. Stroube

J.d. Stroube Caged Choice Determination Hope Lesson Ordeal Persevere Spirit Strength Stroube Survive Survivor Transformation Victim Will

Preparation:allows you to prevent . . .the intensity of the ordeal.

~ John-Talmage Mathis

John-Talmage Mathis Advice Ordeal Preparation Unemployement

METAPHYSICAL LECTURE 1It has been said that after undergoing certain ordeals — whether ecstatic or abysmal — we should be obliged to change our names, as we are no longer who we once were. Instead the opposite rule is applied: our names linger long after anything resembling what we were, or thought we were, has disappeared entirely. Not that there was ever much to begin with — only a few questionable memories and impulses drifting about like snowflakes in a gray and endless winter. But each soon floats down and settles into a cold and nameless void.

~ Thomas Ligotti

Thomas Ligotti 2006 A Soft Voice Whispers Nothing Abyss Identity Initiation Name Change Ordeal

I don’t know what more to say... I did not follow up in the days to come. I did not, I did, I should, I could... Just like that, I let that entire ordeal go.

~ Phindiwe Nkosi

Phindiwe Nkosi Confusion Fear Gun Know Knowing Knowledge Let Go Love Ordeal Pain Scared Scream