Despite being paralyzed in both legs, Le Thuy Hang’s childhood was not so different from that of her peers—filled with carefree days and the warmth of family love. However, everything changed when she started school. The teasing and pitying looks of her classmates and the people around her caused the young girl to withdraw further into herself, struggling with feelings of inferiority. Whenever she went outside, she couldn’t bear to look around for fear of being scrutinized, afraid of the pitying looks. The nickname “Hang Limp” became a painful scar that left a lasting mark on her heart.
Despite these challenges, Thuy Hang refused to let prejudice and ridicule define her. From an early age, she realized that education was the only way to prove her worth and lead a meaningful life, without becoming a burden on her family or society. Throughout her 12 years of schooling, she was consistently among the top students, one of the few in her locality to receive a scholarship from the Japan Scholarship Fund for overcoming hardships.
After years of living with uncertainty, Thuy Hang made the bold decision to step out of her comfort zone. She convinced her parents to let her apply to university and move to Hanoi—a journey not only for education but also for personal growth. During her three years in the Accounting Department of Hanoi University of Industry, she earned scholarships for outstanding students every year. Not stopping there, she continued her studies at the university level, determined to relieve her family from financial worries by working part-time while covering her own tuition and living expenses.
However, securing a stable job after graduation was not easy. For many employers, hiring a disabled person was still a hard pill to swallow. But Thuy Hang persevered. With the help of friends, she eventually landed her first job as a cashier at a convenience store.
Not content to focus solely on her success, Thuy Hang was determined to help others in similar circumstances. The turning point in her life came when she joined the Disabled People's Association in Ba Dinh District, Hanoi. Here, she not only found purpose in her life but also discovered her responsibility to the community. Thuy Hang volunteered for every activity organized by the association, from vocational training and skill workshops to social events for people with disabilities. Through her relentless effort, Le Thuy Hang was promoted to President of the Disabled People's Association in Cong Vi Ward, Vice Chair of the Disabled Youth Club, Chair of the Disabled Women’s Club in the district, and Permanent Member of the Disabled People's Association at the district level.
Alongside her contributions to the community, Thuy Hang is also a devoted wife and mother. She has a happy family with her husband and two children, a son, and a daughter, and is expecting her third child in her eighth month of pregnancy. Despite being busy with work and family life, Hang always maintains a positive, energetic spirit in all of her roles.
One Station of Love program, Le Thuy Hang took part in a challenge to choose outfits for events, offering viewers a chance to explore her unique personality: attention to detail and a vibrant, energetic spirit. Yet, it was during this challenge that an emotional story from Thuy Hang’s childhood was revealed. When she was younger, she was ridiculed by her peers for wearing a dress to school because of her physical differences, leaving her with a deep emotional scar. From that moment on, the dress—a symbol of femininity—became a source of trauma for 20 years. Throughout those years, Thuy Hang couldn't bring herself to wear a dress again, as it reminded her of painful memories and deep insecurities about her body.
Listening to her daughter’s heartfelt words, Mrs. Do Thi Nguyet (Hang’s mother) – a guest on the show, shared the journey of supporting her daughter. With the help of the Red Cross of Nam Dinh Province, Thuy Hang underwent a free operation to regain the ability to walk, even if only in small steps. Mrs. Nguyet is proud to see her daughter become strong, independent, and self-confident. She has always been a solid support, encouraging her daughter to contribute more to society.
The Station of Love program, with the theme “Radiant Aspirations”, will be broadcast at 10:00 AM on December 14, 2024, on VTV1.
