Couple With Down Syndrome Defies Odds By Celebrating 24 Years Together; Prove Their Love Is True

Feb 18, 2019 by apost team

People with Down syndrome often face many struggles in their lives, including finding love.

One couple with Down syndrome, Maryanne and Tommy, have proved the naysayers wrong and have had a successful and happy love story in a nearly 24-year marriage!

Maryanne's sister, Linda, remembers how it all began. She said that Maryanne came home one day and confessed she had a crush on a nice guy she had met. Mother Linda never treated Maryanne any different than her other children, so she was excited about their budding relationship.

"They love one another dearly, respect one another and are completely honest," Said Linda when speaking to People magazine in 2017

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The family invited Tommy over for dinner and he became closer to both Maryanne and her family.

After nearly two years together, Tommy knew that Maryanne was the love of his life.

Due to his financial situation, he could only afford a plastic engagement ring. He asked Linda if he had her blessing to propose to Maryanne. She agreed and took him to a jewelry store to get a real ring. When he proposed, Maryanne couldn't contain her happiness and agreed to marry him.

Despite their love, many people told the couple and their family that they would never be able to have a normal life together due to both of them having Down syndrome. Some told them that they shouldn't even be able to be in a relationship. Despite the naysayers, they have been together for over 26 years, with many more happy years to come!

Watch the video below to hear more about their amazing love story:

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