I love his wife! She fell in love with a man who, despite his slight disability, could treat her like a lady, make her laugh, was intelligent and didn't feel sorry for himself. Had he been "Tall, gorgeous, and rich", like her parents wanted, she likely would have been stuck with a vain, selfish egotist. I would have fallen head over heels for Darren.
I'm a stroke myself for more than 2 years and yeah it's really hard. It's nice to have someone around who understand and would walk a mile or even ahead for you...
Thank you Darren, for reminding me that happiness is still within reach. I was diagnosed with a bunch of chronic illnesses in my 20s. I just turned 30 this year and the last 10 years had been so awfully difficult. I go to bed in pain and I wake up in pain. I’ve always been ambitious and quite high achieving. It’s so difficult seeing my peers reaching milestones whilst I’m struggling with having to restart from square one time and again. There’s been so many times where I really wanted to just give up. I felt hopeless. And I will probably continue to encounter many obstacles ahead. But Darren showed me that I can still be happy, and I can still be worthy for someone to love me for who I am. I guess the first step is to stop seeing myself as a burden and accepting that I have a different trajectory from most of my peers.
remember that the many times you picked yourself up, you have been proving your innate strength! Happiness will always be within your reach, you have been doing an incredible job!
You have to love yourself and accept whatever situation happen to you. Then you can move on and challenge yourself. Don't bother others opinions. Just do it.
In same situation, got illness from 21 n last ten yrs was beyond awful n painful. Prime of my life flew by and I am just nowhere near quality of life I had before. Trying to stay positive is a constant struggle.
I’m sorry to hear what you have been through. It must have been a struggle for you but I hope that you eventually find the closure you need ❤ - Pei Fang
really heart warming to hear Darren's story. Even though I never had a physical impairment, I understand what it's like to be in the gutter and have that hopeless feeling like it's never going to end. Looking back, it's always easy to tell myself that the tough times were over and I made it through, but at the exact moment when you're in the gutters with no visible light ahead, it's extremely hard to tell yourself to stay strong and keep moving on. I commend Darren's heart of gold for pushing through everything that has been thrown at him.
Words won't be enough to tell you how beautiful and wonderful person you are -- being upbeat about what you went through and that sheer power of will to live life to the fullest. An inspiration for us
I can emphasize with him considering I woke up from coma 1.5 years away from finishing a medical license after my motorcycle accident that caused me to awake at my school as a patient. It was a very humbling experience. Not currently being a medical physician often crosses my mind & causes me sadness since I’m not utilizing my academic skills.
watching this as a stroke survivor.. i truly understand his hardship.. i also need to undergo speech therapy myself.. this really bring smile to me.. hats down to you sir.. stroke is really traumatizing for me.. i almost commit suicide after i got stroke.. respect to you sir
These two are adorable! They have found the secret of happiness - being great friends that can laugh together and treat each other with great respect. They are inspiring on many levels.
we really gt to tk care of ourselves do not over stress ...our health is crucial. Last nov and dec I wk 12 hrs a day due to my Colleague was on HL. since Jan this year till nw i been falling sick. Tat y we must tk care of ourself. I knw is nt easy but health is wealth.
True love!! God bless u both, u r so so blessed, it's rare these day to find couple like u, many ppl take marriage vows like children playing masak masak, respect to u both!!❤❤
Darren is an amazing human being. The real heroes in life are men and women like Darren. They do make the impossible possible and they never give up. His wife is also amazing and a sweet soul. They make a great team! ❤️🇨🇦🙏
Thank you Darren & partner for sharing your story! OGS too, did a remarkable job with this video. Very moving and I am thoroughly inspired by Darren. Darren is really the embodiment of DARING! (pun intended) Kudos to his partner for being such an amazing pillar of support to him
You are amazing Darren, your strong determination to go on in life has inspired everyone around you. I wish you and your lovely wife good health and happiness.
Congratulations to you both for truly loving each other and trying to face the challenges that confront you both! May God bless you with many years of a happy partnership!
Your outlook in life is so awesome. Staying so strong, so positive and having the great support from your caring wife and keep believing in yourself and God.
The couple is very genuine and that makes this very interesting to watch. People not from Singapore dont know about Dr. Chua so it might have helped to introduce what he has accomplished as part of the video
This reminds me that in many parts of the world, people with physical disabilities suffer so much discrimination. He is highly intelligent, articulate and kind and I am glad she was able to see past his being hemiplegic.
Thanks for sharing the story. Indeed, in a world where most relationships are functional and our identity is tied to what we are capable to do (productive), it's difficult to learn to see the intrinsic worth of every individual - young or old, male or female, abled or having disability - everyone is unique and worthy...
Those relatives are something else; what's the point of not RSVP-ing/ showing up to the wedding? You've just upset the couple for no reason, and they're going to get married anyway. Your objection means nothing, did you think they would call it off because of you or something? What is the point of "making your stance" in such a situation? Ridiculous.
I sometimes think that no man's loved ones could ever be happy for their relative/friend to be with me, due to issues I've had since I suffered an accident, and I've wondered what would be the right way to deal with that. I had even thought that I should refuse to be with someone if their loved ones didn't like me, regardless of whether the man wanted to be with me, because it would be better for the man's happiness overall. But seeing how this woman still married, in spite of her family's disapproval, and seeing how happy she is now, that makes me realise, that even if a man's family or friends never accept me, that if the man loves me, that that should be what matters most, and that, if he really loved me, I would be denying his happiness to a greater extent by refusing to be with him, than if his loved ones disapproved of him.
Watching this it reminded me of my aunt who suffered a stroke in 2020 we were at a wake for my great grandmother and my aunt was in the toilet with her husband at that time I didn’t know what had happened to her so I was really frustrated with her and when she was down I grunted loudly and I showed my anger at her but after I asked my bro why she took so long my brother had told me she had suffered a stroke recently and I asked what was a stroke when I found out the whole story I broke down and gave her a hug and apologised
I love his wife! She fell in love with a man who, despite his slight disability, could treat her like a lady, make her laugh, was intelligent and didn't feel sorry for himself. Had he been "Tall, gorgeous, and rich", like her parents wanted, she likely would have been stuck with a vain, selfish egotist. I would have fallen head over heels for Darren.
such a sweet comment, bless you
At 24 years old,stricken with stroke is really very tough...made me cry...cos it was so very tough to be who he is today....he has a wonderful wife!!
Met Dr Darren back in 2018 when we were both in this business networking . Remarkable human being. So glad to see him here to share his story.
He should also know that SG Government operates no different from a Predatory Profit Run Criminal Enterprise…
His speech is really good, and I can see how his wife was charmed by him
Imagine him before the stroke if this is him after the stroke 😳
She’s pretty and he has a heart of gold … God bless them both 🌹
This man is the diamond, shining bright like a beacon. Thank you for this video.
Can’t imagine what Darren went through at such a young age, his optimism and outlook is inspiring. Lovely couple ❤
I'm a stroke myself for more than 2 years and yeah it's really hard. It's nice to have someone around who understand and would walk a mile or even ahead for you...
Me too. When did you have stroke? Right side or left side? Maybe we could connect?
Both of you are an inspiration, Darren and Joelle! May God continue to bless your marriage and keep you both healthy.
What a beautiful couple ❤ wish them both a beautiful life together
the fact that he even help justify the relatives...HE'S JUST A GOLD DESPITE EVERYTHING
He Should also know that SG Government Operates No Different from a Predatory Profit Run Criminal Enterprise… ie.
He should also know that SG Government operates no different from a Predatory Profit Run Criminal Enterprise…
An Amazing Man and a Beautiful wife....All the best to the both of you. An inspiring couple. Thank you.
Darren is such an amazing person. To overcome his own challenges is really remarkable!
Thank you Darren, for reminding me that happiness is still within reach. I was diagnosed with a bunch of chronic illnesses in my 20s. I just turned 30 this year and the last 10 years had been so awfully difficult. I go to bed in pain and I wake up in pain. I’ve always been ambitious and quite high achieving. It’s so difficult seeing my peers reaching milestones whilst I’m struggling with having to restart from square one time and again. There’s been so many times where I really wanted to just give up. I felt hopeless. And I will probably continue to encounter many obstacles ahead. But Darren showed me that I can still be happy, and I can still be worthy for someone to love me for who I am. I guess the first step is to stop seeing myself as a burden and accepting that I have a different trajectory from most of my peers.
remember that the many times you picked yourself up, you have been proving your innate strength! Happiness will always be within your reach, you have been doing an incredible job!
You have to love yourself and accept whatever situation happen to you. Then you can move on and challenge yourself. Don't bother others opinions. Just do it.
In a similar situation 🤝let's keep going
In same situation, got illness from 21 n last ten yrs was beyond awful n painful. Prime of my life flew by and I am just nowhere near quality of life I had before. Trying to stay positive is a constant struggle.
I’m sorry to hear what you have been through. It must have been a struggle for you but I hope that you eventually find the closure you need ❤
- Pei Fang
Treasure the people who love you and not take them for granted. Relationships require a delicate balance of give and take. My blessings to you.
May they many more happy and healthy years together.
Beautiful outlook to life…Beautiful relationship… beautiful wife.
like his positive mindset, no matter what happen you gotta think positive
So touching. I look up to the pretty wife’s heart and the husband’s determination and very positive mindset
Thank you for this inspirational story of Darren and how he pushes through his physical challenges despite being a stroke survivor. ❤
Very inspiring Darren
really heart warming to hear Darren's story. Even though I never had a physical impairment, I understand what it's like to be in the gutter and have that hopeless feeling like it's never going to end. Looking back, it's always easy to tell myself that the tough times were over and I made it through, but at the exact moment when you're in the gutters with no visible light ahead, it's extremely hard to tell yourself to stay strong and keep moving on. I commend Darren's heart of gold for pushing through everything that has been thrown at him.
Words won't be enough to tell you how beautiful and wonderful person you are -- being upbeat about what you went through and that sheer power of will to live life to the fullest. An inspiration for us
I can emphasize with him considering I woke up from coma 1.5 years away from finishing a medical license after my motorcycle accident that caused me to awake at my school as a patient. It was a very humbling experience. Not currently being a medical physician often crosses my mind & causes me sadness since I’m not utilizing my academic skills.
Thank you for sharing your beautifully encouraging and empowering story, Darren and Joelle.
Darren is such an inspiration..thank u for sharing ur story here...Salute you sir
watching this as a stroke survivor.. i truly understand his hardship.. i also need to undergo speech therapy myself.. this really bring smile to me.. hats down to you sir.. stroke is really traumatizing for me.. i almost commit suicide after i got stroke.. respect to you sir
These two are adorable! They have found the secret of happiness - being great friends that can laugh together and treat each other with great respect. They are inspiring on many levels.
Love you guys Dr Darren & Joelle! Stay so loving guys!
Both of you are amazing, giving us with so much strength and positive energy after watching this ❤
What an amazing man
I really apprecaite the candidness of this conversation. Very inspiring and comforting.
we really gt to tk care of ourselves do not over stress ...our health is crucial. Last nov and dec I wk 12 hrs a day due to my Colleague was on HL. since Jan this year till nw i been falling sick. Tat y we must tk care of ourself. I knw is nt easy but health is wealth.
True love!! God bless u both, u r so so blessed, it's rare these day to find couple like u, many ppl take marriage vows like children playing masak masak, respect to u both!!❤❤
Cheers to you guys. Really an inspiring life story; I wish you both a lifetime of happiness!
I am a stroke patient too and very impressed by your video. You are so cheerful. Praise the Lord!
He is lucky to have such a good wife.
Darren is an amazing human being. The real heroes in life are men and women like Darren. They do make the impossible possible and they never give up. His wife is also amazing and a sweet soul. They make a great team! ❤️🇨🇦🙏
You 2 have so much positive vibe and energy with each other and this is the ultimate most impt as a couple!❤ Envy!!👍 🎉
Hope everyone watching the video gets a lot of value
Thank you Darren & partner for sharing your story! OGS too, did a remarkable job with this video. Very moving and I am thoroughly inspired by Darren. Darren is really the embodiment of DARING! (pun intended) Kudos to his partner for being such an amazing pillar of support to him
You are amazing Darren, your strong determination to go on in life has inspired everyone around you. I wish you and your lovely wife good health and happiness.
Congratulations to you both for truly loving each other and trying to face the challenges that confront you both! May God bless you with many years of a happy partnership!
Thank you for sharing your story
so moving. so heartwarming. so much lessons from both of you. thank you.
Truly inspiring ❤
Such an Inspiring couple
I wish them both All The Best Always 🙏
Your outlook in life is so awesome. Staying so strong, so positive and having the great support from your caring wife and keep believing in yourself and God.
The couple is very genuine and that makes this very interesting to watch. People not from Singapore dont know about Dr. Chua so it might have helped to introduce what he has accomplished as part of the video
aww such an inspiring and sweet story🥺so touched❤ all the best for them both !!!
The world needs more positive people like Darren. People who say can rather than cannot!
May all blessings be upon both of you and wish you both happiness and good health. Enjoy many wonderful years ahead ❤
Inspiring couple.
Amazing, thank you for being authentic. May you both enjoy each other for the rest of your life together
This reminds me that in many parts of the world, people with physical disabilities suffer so much discrimination. He is highly intelligent, articulate and kind and I am glad she was able to see past his being hemiplegic.
this is beautiful!! this is what a real relationship looks like
Thanks for sharing the story. Indeed, in a world where most relationships are functional and our identity is tied to what we are capable to do (productive), it's difficult to learn to see the intrinsic worth of every individual - young or old, male or female, abled or having disability - everyone is unique and worthy...
Such an inspirational
Such an inspiration 🙏🏻 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Do they have public social media accounts?
Thanks for sharing your story. Both of you are a good example for us. A wonderful wife, also wonderful husband ❤️
This made me cry happy tears!! Wonderful humans!! ❤❤
LITERALLY IF HE WANTED TO, HE WOULD HAVE DONE IT
Those relatives are something else; what's the point of not RSVP-ing/ showing up to the wedding? You've just upset the couple for no reason, and they're going to get married anyway. Your objection means nothing, did you think they would call it off because of you or something? What is the point of "making your stance" in such a situation? Ridiculous.
@@AG-re5vw Your father is a freak
Thank you guys for sharing this. Truly appreciate it. I learn ALOT 🙏🙏🙏
In fact you are a good doctor giving wonderful encouragement to others*
I found myself getting teary eyed and had to turn off the video
True love
What an inspiration you both are!!! Thank you for the video!
Inspirational
Bravo! Darren n Joelle.
I sometimes think that no man's loved ones could ever be happy for their relative/friend to be with me, due to issues I've had since I suffered an accident, and I've wondered what would be the right way to deal with that. I had even thought that I should refuse to be with someone if their loved ones didn't like me, regardless of whether the man wanted to be with me, because it would be better for the man's happiness overall. But seeing how this woman still married, in spite of her family's disapproval, and seeing how happy she is now, that makes me realise, that even if a man's family or friends never accept me, that if the man loves me, that that should be what matters most, and that, if he really loved me, I would be denying his happiness to a greater extent by refusing to be with him, than if his loved ones disapproved of him.
what a lovely couple!
beautiful.
Such an adorable couple!!! 😂
Very positive couple....my age mates....❤and blessings from +254
Great spirit & sharing. DO a MaKEOVER CHALLENGE.
Mind over body
overcoming great obstacles is possible
beautiful couple ❤
Dr Darren, you are cool man!
thank you for sharing
Watching this it reminded me of my aunt who suffered a stroke in 2020 we were at a wake for my great grandmother and my aunt was in the toilet with her husband at that time I didn’t know what had happened to her so I was really frustrated with her and when she was down I grunted loudly and I showed my anger at her but after I asked my bro why she took so long my brother had told me she had suffered a stroke recently and I asked what was a stroke when I found out the whole story I broke down and gave her a hug and apologised
So, that enough to uhhh.. trigger you? For taking so long in the toilet? lol
I do that when washing dishes - keep the water running and leave bits and pieces. My wife doesn't let me wash the dishes when she's around - lol
Such a good watch and inspiration 🥹🥹🥹 You are your wife are both very lovely & amazing human beans
Left side Jan. 2022, i was sleeping when i had stroke, ischemic
I love languages, so forgive me for offering you other choices. :) "stressful", "distressing", and "stressed".
does your healthy eye feel tired? i had an eye stroke for almost a year plus... very tiring for my healthy eye....
So healthh sia!!!
That’s Darren’s prize.. his wife as pillar
Can you enlighten why u think u had a stroke at 24. Was it a lifestyle or drinking habits or whatever pls?
Aww
Qww aww she is so pretty haha
Thats more than able strong Men
PFO?
He love her so mu h sia haha😂
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The wife should sell skin care coz she has good skin
❤❤
Beautiful couple! Jesus heals and make all things possible in His time . Believe !
Jesus can 👍🏻