I really empathize with you about the the northern crisis. War is never a good experience. It doesnt end well. However, situation has shaped us all in some ways. That situation shaped you and squeeze some hidden talents in you. Others might have experience situations that has shapened them in some way. I have mine.

When you see an investment opportunity that will help you get out of poverty, but you don't have a dime to invest, you'll know how much it hurts to be poor.

The world is built in this way, the rich become richer and the poor become poorer. Funny enough, the bible says from the hand of the one that has little, the little he has shall be taken and given to the rich. Owo eni ti o ni lati maa gba fun e ni to ni(Yoruba version, lol). However, not giving up is a tool to achieving excellence.

We should never allow any prevailing circumstances to overwhelm us. Wherever we find ourselves, it's important to pick the lesson there and use it for our own good.

@dang007 once mentioned in his comment that he came to US as a refugee, but now he is a whale. I believe he didnt give up on himself. Someday our desire wont only come true but will be visible in shaping the future course.