A “princess” out of “castle”
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Making an effort to gradually transform herself, Tran Thi Hong Ngoc is not afraid to be home alone nor is she shy anymore. In fact, she is one of the potential group leaders at DRD.
Talking to Hong Ngoc, people can easily get the impression that she is a“princess” who is carefully protected within her parent’s “castle’ of love. But in actuality, Ngoc is both a romantic and brave person-with all the compassion coming from her voice, her face and her eyes. It is such characteristics that contribute to Ngoc’s ability to effectively inspire and share with her peers at DRD. She is viewed as both a group leader and an advisor. However, this version is only Ngoc of the present! Ngoc of the past was a very shy girl who always needed encouragement, and never dare to join any activity.
Ngoc shared that she suffered from poliomyelitis when she was a little child, and has had to depend on wheelchairs ever since. Fortunately, she always had the love and support from her parents and friends. Upon her graduation from the Faculty of Chemicals, Industrial University, she decided to continue her study in accounting. However, she always felt that her life was heading to a dead end with no direction. Ngoc’s dad used to say he did not want her to struggle; so in case of any problems, she could go live with him and get taken care of. In 2009, Ngoc joined DRD and it became a turning point of her life. She realized that she must learn to stand on her own feet. Hence, in 2012, Ngoc made up her mind to move out and live in Long An, learning to lead an independent life, to get by, to cook-all on her own “Those days truly helped me grow up tremendously,” said Ngoc.
She used to be such a shy girl that all of her friends were stunned upon hearing that she now participates in singing, cooking and competition. Ngoc’s parents feel secure having her be on her own; there is no need to keep calling her like before. Ngoc has learned to be independent, capable of joining activities in other provinces aimed to support those who have the same background as hers; she knows how to proactively seek for assistance if needed, there are no reasons she should feel sorry for herself or stay quiet. In a romantic twist, Ngoc has become to trust and have confidence in love between those with disabilities. Her lover is also a person with disability, she shared. She no longer feels insecure nor hesitates to love and dream of a happy family, just like any other girl. “With love, belief and necessary skills, we can overcome every barrier” said Ngoc with a warm smile on her face.
A “princess” out of “castle”
Making an effort to gradually transform herself, Tran Thi Hong Ngoc is not afraid to be home alone nor is she shy anymore. In fact, she is one of the potential group leaders at DRD.
Talking to Hong Ngoc, people can easily get the impression that she is a“princess” who is carefully protected within her parent’s “castle’ of love. But in actuality, Ngoc is both a romantic and brave person-with all the compassion coming from her voice, her face and her eyes. It is such characteristics that contribute to Ngoc’s ability to effectively inspire and share with her peers at DRD. She is viewed as both a group leader and an advisor. However, this version is only Ngoc of the present! Ngoc of the past was a very shy girl who always needed encouragement, and never dare to join any activity.
Ngoc shared that she suffered from poliomyelitis when she was a little child, and has had to depend on wheelchairs ever since. Fortunately, she always had the love and support from her parents and friends. Upon her graduation from the Faculty of Chemicals, Industrial University, she decided to continue her study in accounting. However, she always felt that her life was heading to a dead end with no direction. Ngoc’s dad used to say he did not want her to struggle; so in case of any problems, she could go live with him and get taken care of. In 2009, Ngoc joined DRD and it became a turning point of her life. She realized that she must learn to stand on her own feet. Hence, in 2012, Ngoc made up her mind to move out and live in Long An, learning to lead an independent life, to get by, to cook-all on her own “Those days truly helped me grow up tremendously,” said Ngoc.
She used to be such a shy girl that all of her friends were stunned upon hearing that she now participates in singing, cooking and competition. Ngoc’s parents feel secure having her be on her own; there is no need to keep calling her like before. Ngoc has learned to be independent, capable of joining activities in other provinces aimed to support those who have the same background as hers; she knows how to proactively seek for assistance if needed, there are no reasons she should feel sorry for herself or stay quiet. In a romantic twist, Ngoc has become to trust and have confidence in love between those with disabilities. Her lover is also a person with disability, she shared. She no longer feels insecure nor hesitates to love and dream of a happy family, just like any other girl. “With love, belief and necessary skills, we can overcome every barrier” said Ngoc with a warm smile on her face.