Survival is to manage to survive despite continued difficulties. You refused to give up. You kept hanging there. You held onto life and appreciated life more than anything. You know your situation will not last forever. You can tell there is no hope in your belief, but you hoped anyway.
Life is not static; it is always in motion. You are in motion; therefore, you need to keep moving, keep developing so you will continue to upgrade to become the best version of yourself.