“Keep your head up and keep going’: A story of finding hope after an accident

(VOVWORLD) - Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. Your entire life can change in the blink of an eye in ways that you can never prepare for. Dang Minh Tuan from Quang Ninh province got in a terrible accident 12 years ago and was in critical condition. It was so dire that even the doctors did not expect him to survive. But against all odds, he made it through and his story of recovery is now inspiring people to find new strength, courage and determination to move forward. 

Tuan starts his day by preparing scripts for filming his vlogs, composing some pieces of music, or taking time on Facebook to advocate for healthy living. By following Tuan’s youtube channel, people can easily catch up with the videos in which Tuan shares his stories of recovery, his dreams, his passions, and how he turns them into reality in such an incredible way. Tuan said: “I went through 12 years of pain and sadness, so, I don’t want people like me to have to experience all that negativity. I create music with good vibes in the hope that it can help people feel happy and encouraged.” 

“Keep your head up and keep going’: A story of finding hope after an accident - ảnh 1Tuan starts his day by preparing scripts for filming his vlogs, composing some pieces of music, or taking time on Facebook to advocate for healthy living (Photo: VOV) 

After the deadly accident 12 years ago, Tuan was diagnosed with brain and cervical vertebrae injuries and just a three percent chance of pulling through. The movement of his entire body was paralysed from the shoulders down, thus, he couldn’t get out of bed and brush his teeth without help from his parents and sister. He had to suffer pain when draining the fluid from his neck every day.If not, he couldn’t breathe normally. Tuan’s father, Dang Van Loi, said it’s due to luck and Tuan’s will and beliefs that helped him through it. “There were some moments we even thought about giving up. But after five years of practice, Tuan gradually recovered and can sit in a wheelchair instead of just laying down in bed. He then asked me to buy him a laptop so he could work.”, Loi said.

“As lay paralysed, I thought about learning how to use a computer. Unfortunately, my fingers couldn’t move, so typing seemed to be an impossible task. At first, I typed a letter by tapping my wrist continuously on the keyboard. It took me 2 hours to type a simple word. I realized there and then that I can do anything if only I believe that I can. I’ve now mastered some recording software and movie editing software. Through Facebook, I got more friends as well as an opportunity for a job.”, Tuan again.  

“Keep your head up and keep going’: A story of finding hope after an accident - ảnh 2Dang Minh Tuan sings his song in a music show (Photo: VOV)

Tuan then learned marketing online and how to create apps, which he used to support his father’s business. He also composed and recorded his music then published iton the internet. Tuan’s stories and efforts inspired people and also brought him a job. He is now an online assistant of Mr. Tuan Ha, CEO of the Vinalink Media, a well-known media training company in Hanoi. Tuan Ha said: “He learns so fast. He is active and creative and independently driven. His disability doesn’t affect his ability to do his job. If he keeps it up, he is sure to be successful at work.”  

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