The Only Way Through is Forward : How an American Survived Bankruptcy in Amsterdam During Covid - 19. This is my story, a memoir covering 15 or so months from January of 2020 through March of 2021 and what happened to me and my business due to Covid-19. In addition there's the story of how I got to Amsterdam, how my family and friends stood by and supported me during this time and where I ended up almost two years later.