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China limbless mum sews with mouth, uses limb stumps for daily tasks, raises 3 kids alone

An 81-year-old Chinese woman dubbed โ€œthe strongest Chinese motherโ€ was born without limbs and managed to raise three children. The octogenarian who has moved many people online sewed with her mouth and used her elbows to hold chopsticks while looking after her family. Wang Yushi, 81, from Baiyin in Gansu province, northern China, was born with a congenital disability and has had no limbs since birth. She did not even have an official name until her late 20s. โ€œMy mother was born without hands or...

Rhythm of resilience: Howโ€™s BRC band is striking a new note

In a quiet corner of Kollam, adults with intellectual disabilities are transforming lives through music