Rising Above Adversity to Find Oneself
Born with an underdeveloped leg, Mrs. Nguyen Thi Hue (from Van Quan Ward, Ha Dong District, Hanoi) endured a childhood filled with difficulties. Unable to join in the fun activities with her peers, Mrs. Hue frequently faced disapproving looks. "When I was young, people around me often looked at me differently. My leg was weak, so I had to use my hands to support myself when moving. Many people walked behind me, imitating my movements. At that time, I felt sad and was embarrassed to go outside", she shared.
However, the adversity she faced in her early years became the motivation for her determination to change. Instead of closing herself off, Mrs. Hue learned herself a trade and became actively involved in groups supporting people with disabilities. Through this involvement, she began to find joy and reduce her feelings of self-consciousness. It was here that she met her "other half"—Mr. Tran Dang Binh, who later became her husband and an important companion in her life.
The Fateful Meeting and the Puzzle Piece of Happiness
The love story of Mrs. Nguyen Thi Hue and Mr. Tran Dang Binh is a powerful example of how love can overcome obstacles. It seems that fate brought them together—the shop where Mrs. Hue worked was located next to Mr. Binh’s office. This was the "place where their love story began".
Mr. Binh had been paralyzed on one side of his body since he was two years old and had also faced a childhood filled with losses. However, like Mrs. Hue, he was never ashamed of his condition. On the contrary, he was always determined to learn and maintain an optimistic outlook on life. It was this spirit that made his life colorful and even happier after meeting Mrs. Hue.
Despite objections of both families and the hesitant looks from society, they decided to be together. They were married with the blessing of friends. Their love not only helped them overcome challenges but also laid the foundation for a small, joyful family, with two children who excelled academically.
Spreading Love to the Community
Family happiness did not make Mrs. Hue forget the suffering of others. As Vice President of the People with Disabilities Association for the People with Disabilities in Ha Dong District, Mrs. Hue actively participated in local activities, particularly in calling on organizations and individuals to donate money, medicine, and necessities to poor and sick members of the association. She became an inspiration and a bridge of love to the community.
Mr. Binh has always supported his wife in all her work. "He often helps me move things around and shares duties in the Association", Mrs. Hue emotionally shared. With the support of the whole family, she always hopes that the Ha Dong District Association for People with Disabilities will continue to grow and become a solid support for its members.
The story of Mrs. Nguyen Thi Hue and Mr. Tran Dang Binh is not only a journey of overcoming barriers but also a profound lesson about the values of perseverance, belief, and love. They are an inspiration to the community of people with disabilities and to all of us—those who may be facing challenges in life. Their story is a clear example that when the heart knows how to love and the will is strong enough, nothing is impossible.
The program "Station of Love – Pieces of Happiness" will bring the love story of Mrs. Nguyen Thi Hue and Mr. Tran Dang Binh to the audience on VTV1 at 10:00 AM on November 30, 2024.
