No one is arguing about the definition of adversity. Of course that's actual adversity. The point that you were ostensibly replying to, though, had to do with meaning and being the heroes of meaningful stories about our lives.

You zeroed in on the single claim that "the average American doesn't face adversity" and ignored the broader context. Yes, that claim is literally false. But your response isn't one that addresses the substance of the comment you replied to.