adversity and hardship

She silently endured his abuse for years.

She endured her grief without shedding a single tear.

Her hair turned white from all the hardship and worry.

She had to silently endure her own misfortune.

She's done for.

She's the kind of person who can endure any hardship.

She bravely endured adversity.

She faced a problem that seemed impossible to understand.

She was brave, cheerful, and never let her own troubles bother her.

Whenever he was in trouble, she helped him.

She seems to be struggling with a handicap from her family circumstances.

She wished for a more relaxed life, but in those circumstances it was impossible.

She grew up in the rough environment of New York City.

She couldn't get used to New England winters.

It sounds like she's been through a lot.