survivor noun

sur·vi·vor |  /sərˈvīvər/

1. a person who continues to live, despite almost dying
2. a person who continues to succeed or prosper in spite of opposition, hardship, or setbacks

empowerment noun

em·pow·er·ment |  /imˈpouərmənt/

1. the state of being empowered to do something : the power, right, or authority to do something
2. the process of gaining freedom and power to do what you want or to control what happens to you: