In Prosperity Our Friends Know Us, In Adversity We Know Our Friends...
It is true that truth is stranger than fiction,the things that life will throw at you you couldn't make half of it up. Just remember friends, none of what you will endure on this earthly plane is permanent, all is transient and temporal. That being said, as an alchemist it is our duty to objectively observe these processes, applying your craft and continue to turn lead into gold.
When applying what you learn, the universe will be sure to test your mettle, it can be daunting but this is the moment when you face your fears and sublimate them. Those big ugly monsters will transform into mewing kittens at your feet.
Know that YOU are the Titans my friends.