Couple with Down Syndrome Celebrate 24 Years of Wedded Bliss Despite All Odds

Couple with Down Syndrome Celebrate 24 Years of Wedded Bliss Despite All Odds
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A couple with Down syndrome in the United Kingdom is living proof that love knows no boundaries.

When Maryanne and Tommy Pilling, both with Down syndrome, tied the knot in July 1995, some people criticized Maryanne’s mother, Linda Martin, for allowing them to get married. But 24 years later, their love is still going strong.

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