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Be it a dangerous attack, freak accident or drawn-out disease, many human beings react instinctively while others freeze in panic. How we respond psychologically to exceptional circumstances and how we cope afterward are as unique as the predicaments themselves.
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TOUGH DECISION

Aron Ralston
Trapped under a boulder for nearly a week, Aron Ralston hacked off his arm to free himself, an excruciating sacrifice that likely saved his life.
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REAL SURVIVORS

Rising above challenges
True tales serve as powerful examples of how ordinary people in extraordinary situations can rise above adversity in order to survive.
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