how do we cope with lives problems
Assuaging emotions.
are we damaged forever internally
Yes.
can we muster the strength to carry on
Some can, some can't.
Some need others to be able to.
Some are inhibited by others.
Some think they can, but can't, and sometimes they "muster" something else and go off on a tangent as a means of avoidance.
All sorts of combinations.
.is there an easy way to cope
That's too subjective.
how do you handle your problems
Depends on the problem.
i would always advise people to talk to others about there problems, if problems are bottled up the situation becomes more problematic
And sometimes talking to others about them brings up new problems altogether.