These situations are never comfortable, and it may be understandable why people feel there is no hope. However, there are several instances of people who overcame dire circumstances and thrived in the process. One example is Helen Keller. Only 19 months old, she lost both her sight and hearing due to complications of a disease. With the help of her live-in teacher, Anne Sullivan, Keller went to college and became a prolific author and activist, meeting presidents and working for the rights of people overlooked by society. She set up schools for people who are blind and deaf.
While you may have heard of Helen Keller, have you ever heard of…
