Resilience is the ability of an individual, community, or system to withstand, adapt to, and recover from adversity, challenges, or stress. It encompasses the capacity to bounce back from difficult experiences, such as trauma, setbacks, or significant changes, while maintaining or regaining mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Resilience involves a combination of psychological strength, coping strategies, support systems, and a positive outlook, enabling persons or groups to navigate through hardships effectively. It is not just about enduring difficulties but also about growth and transformation that can occur as a result of facing and overcoming challenges.
In Pontiac, Michigan, three children lived alone for years in a house marked by neglect and decay. Authorities found the home full of garbage, mold, and signs of human waste.…