Think about the circumstances of your life at that time. For example, were you working or in school? Where did you live. What was your family and social life like?

What events took place that impacted you physically, emotionally, socially, mentally and/or spiritually? Who was involved in those events and what was their role?

How did the circumstances in your life, and the events that impacted you, affect your beliefs about yourself and the world around you? How did you cope?

Did you have a support system, and if not, what support system do you wish you would have had?

As you reflect on these experiences, what growth has come about?

When did you start feeling relief from your challenges? What did you hope for then? What do you hope for now?

Were there any miracles along the way?