Handless Vietnamese man overcomes disability to support mother
“Thank you for supporting us. Now we afford our daily expenses, including the hospital bills and school fees,” said 27-year-old Duong Huu Phuc in a recent update on his TikTok account. Phuc, a native of Lang Son Province in northern Vietnam, lost both his hands at the age of 19 during an oxygen tank explosion. Over the past eight years, he has worked to overcome his disability and presently runs an online store where he sells handmade animal piglet and puppy puppets. Though his store is a success, it took several years following the accident for Phuc to get his life back on track. “What is my life going to be like?” he often wondered, fearing his disability would prevent him from earning enough money to support both himself and his mother. From the street to social media Phuc has spent the past several years selling his handmade puppets on Hoan Kiem Pedestrian Street in Hanoi, where tourists and locals alike often applaud his sincerity and enthusiasm. In fact, Phuc’s positivity...