When you or someone close to you feels on the verge of despair, remember to keep trying – even if the path is hard, even if it seems there’s no chance – your perseverance can restore hope.

On difficult days or in moments of despair, stop and choose one small thing that gives you hope – even a smile, a song, or a conversation – and remind yourself that there is always light waiting at the end of the road.

Set yourself a small daily goal – one step forward, even if it seems small and insignificant – and appreciate every progress as a ray of light on the way out of the darkness.