had hard luck
That's one consolation.
My misfortune has turned out a blessing.
不幸続きだ
One misfortune followed another.
Misfortune pursued the family.
One calamity follows on the heels of another.
a series of misfortunes
One misfortune succeeds another
不幸を託{かこ}つ
with unfortunate consequences
One's misfortune turns out a blessing.