# One Steady Witness Makes Hardship Survivable by Bryant McGill > “Social animals that face hardship alone suffer more than those with companions, and a trusted ally changes how threats are faced. People are no different, so a single steady witness can make a painful season survivable. Standing together is often the strongest form of resilience.” > **— Bryant McGill**, *Generosity, Compassion, and Becoming a Witness for Another Life - Livestream (Oct 2015)* ## Sources and Context - **Source:** [[livestreams/Generosity, Compassion, and Becoming a Witness for Another Life - Livestream|Generosity, Compassion, and Becoming a Witness for Another Life - Livestream]] — exact quotation from the dated developed livestream document (2015-10-08). ## Related Articles and Collections - **Collection:** [[collections/Simple Reminders|Simple Reminders]] - **Article:** [[articles/A Diplomatic Approach to Symbiosis|A Diplomatic Approach to Symbiosis]] - **Article:** [[articles/simple reminders/Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought|Your Future Begins with Your Next Thought]] - **Livestream:** [[livestreams/Generosity, Compassion, and Becoming a Witness for Another Life - Livestream|Generosity, Compassion, and Becoming a Witness for Another Life - Livestream]] ## Related Topics - [[wiki/Social Support|Social Support]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Social animals that face hardship alone suffer more than those with companions, and a trusted ally changes how threats are faced. People are no different, so a single steady witness can make a painful season survivable. Standing together is often the strongest form of resilience.” — Bryant McGill, Generosity, Compassion, and Becoming a Witness for Another Life - Livestream (Oct 2015) https://bryantmcgill.com/simple-reminders-bryant-mcgill-witness-makes-hardship-survivable ```