Kyrah Malika Daniels explores the complexities of labeling Haiti as a "resilient" nation. She critiques the way Western media often romanticizes Haitian endurance, arguing that such narratives can unintentionally erase the emotional depth and trauma experienced by the Haitian people. Drawing on the work of Haitian journalist and photographer Ryan Jiha and other Haitian studies scholars, Daniels challenges us to reconsider how we frame stories of survival—especially in the aftermath of the 2010 and 2021 earthquakes—and to honor both the strength and the suffering of those affected.