trying time

crisis difficulty trouble

crux emergency problem test

critical point hour of decision moment of truth

calm contentment peace

trivia

ordeal

adversity affliction albatross anguish annoyance bane blow bother burden calvary care complication crucible difficulty distress drag grief hardship hassle heartbreak inconvenience irritation load misery misfortune nightmare nuisance pain pest plague rigor sorrow suffering thorn tribulation unhappiness vexation vicissitude visitation woe wretchedness

cross to bear hard time pain in the neck severe test

advantage aid benefit blessing comfort convenience delight favor felicity fortune good fortune good luck help joy pleasure relief