This is real in spite of the fact that things can be really, very hard. That seems to be part of the Plan and our training. He can/will help us! Key facts:

• As Paul said: "We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair..."
• And as Paul also said: "For which cause we faint not...." [the *whole quote* is really good]
  

  "16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet
  the inward man is renewed day by day.  
  17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for 
  us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; 
  18 While we look not at the things which are
  seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are
  seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.
  "

• He said those things with the understanding that Christ was resurrected and has promised that we also all will be! As Paul taught in earlier & later chapters.
• about resurrection/atonement (atonement main)
• We can have inspiration from the Holy Ghost, a member of the Godhead, to guide us and help us find safety for our families, and to solve important problems.
• God has promised peace in this life, and Eternal life in the world to come, if we follow Him with all our hearts, keep His commandments, and endure to the end.
• MANY RESOURCES: search by topics, at www.churchofjesuschrist.org (magnifying glass icon): includes a very good 12-step program, & much, much more. (main)