Couple With Down Syndrome Proved All The Naysayers Wrong And Have Been Together For Nearly 30 Years

Jun 22, 2018 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 30-year marriage!

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Maryanne's sister, Lindi, 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.

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 28 years, with many more happy years to come!

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

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