During the difficult times

[alpacinou]

Is this correct and natural?

During the difficult times in the new country, she always clung to the image of that day she and her family went for a picnic in her grandmother's garden. She would smile at the memory and carry on a with a bit more strength.

 

[emsr2d2]

"Clung" works really well. It's exactly what people do with memories that are very precious to them, especially at times when they are feeling a bit lonely/depressed/vulnerable.

 

[alpacinou]

"Clung" works really well. It's exactly what people do with memories that are very precious to them, especially at times when they are feeling a bit lonely/depressed/vulnerable.

Is the whole paragraph okay?