Wow, you experienced grueling at a higher level than most! Glad to hear that you were able to find something you were able to enjoy :)
Who knows? I know plenty of other people who have gone through much more grueling experiences than I have. The measures we use in this country these days are different than in previous times or in different parts of the world. When I think about what my grandparents went through... that generation was much tougher than what we are now.