Do the Strong Always Survive?

Many people who know me, and there are a few who read this blog regularly, would characterize me as a strong woman. Tough as nails, able to resolve many issues that leave others in the dark, and someone who does not quit easily when confronted with difficulties. Please let us not forget that my work involves the representation of child abusers and molesters, and those who most of society turn their eyes and ears from when having to deal with these individuals. Also among my clients include the mentally ill, substance abusers and those who suffer from such harsh anger that they beat their spouses and children since they cannot manage their own lives. Yes, it takes one tough dame to resolve the problems of these types of individuals.

But what happens when the strength dissolves, like an alka seltzer tablet, from the strong? What can she do when there seem to be simply no answers nor just resolutions to her own problems and dilemmas? To whom can she turn for help, guidance, and most of all strength?

It has been said that God does not give us more problems than we can handle. Although this sounds good, and can comfort some, it is difficult for me to accept, since why would God want others to suffer so harshly? If it were truly the case, then why not make those who are strong weaker, at least for some time, so that they can be spared, even for awhile from those situations which become unbearable to take?

There is a fallacy in thinking that strong people always stay strong, and can manage their own lives, no matter what happens. Have you not ever heard someone with great strength claim that he/she wishes to dig a hole in the ground and be buried, or has come to the end of the rope?
Who is there to help the strong regain their strength?

Thank you for your minds.