Translation of "Souffraient" in English

Les gens souffraient et luttaient,

People were suffering and struggling,

Je voulais contacter d'autres personnes qui souffraient aussi de dépression.

I wanted to reach out to other people also struggling with depression.

Ses propres troupes souffraient de la faim et sans salaire.

his own troops went hungry and without pay.