Opening the program, MC Dai Nghia kindly asked about the daily life of the couple. Currently, Mr. Tien works as a mechanic, repairing cars for people selling lottery tickets with disabilities; while Ms. Dam makes a living by hand crocheting wool. Each person has a job, but the common point is diligence and determination to be independent amidst many physical limitations.
Mr. Tien recounted that at the age of 18, an unexpected accident took away his legs. The event caused the young man's life to fall into challenging months. At the age of 23, while learning a trade in Hoc Mon, he met Ms. Dam. "I liked my wife because of her gentle personality, just like Dam's name," he recalled emotionally. After two years of dating, they decided to live together.
Psychologist Dr. Nguyen Huu Long asked about conflicts in married life: "Do you two often argue and who is the one who makes peace first?". Mr. Tien shared: "Husband and wife also have anger and quarrels. But then both give in to each other." Ms. Dam smiled and said that her husband is often the one who actively makes peace. Small conflicts are resolved with sympathy, instead of blame.
Talking about difficulties in daily life, Mr. Tien said that travel depends on a wheelchair. "The couple sitting for a long time will be tired, but we try to adapt and improvise," he shared. The most difficult thing is when picking up and dropping off children from school. Fortunately, the grandmother always supports taking care of the grandchild, so it partly reduces the burden for the couple.
Currently, they have a well-behaved, understanding baby girl. Ms. Dam said that her child loves her parents very much, often helps with housework such as sweeping, cooking, and also learns to crochet wool from her mother.
Regarding income, Mr. Tien said that car repair work is only limited to the area near his house because he cannot go far. Ms. Dam's wool picking job helps her family have an additional stable income. They are also supported by their family to build a house and their daughter is entitled to allowances for children of people with disabilities. Although life is not yet abundant, they still maintain an optimistic spirit.
When asked if he ever felt self-conscious about his shortcomings, Mr. Tien affirmed that he always taught his children to be strong and believe in themselves. Ms. Dam gently shared: "God gave birth to me like that, just live normally". That positive thought helps them overcome curious glances or prejudices outside of society.
The story of Mr. Do Van Tien and Ms. Nguyen Thi Dam is not only a journey to overcome adversity, but also a testament to the power of love and yield in marriage.
