I suffered from chronic skin ezcema since young age.  My skin often flared up and had wounds all over my face, arms and legs.  The constant itchiness and pain were just unbearable.  I remember I had so many days when I had to scratch my skin so hard that it bled and the pain would take over the itchiness.  I learned to endure the illness and see it as my life companion.  This has been the biggest challenge of my life.  I believe this might be the reason for me developing resilience.