Maryanne and Tommy are thought to be UK’s first married couple with Down Syndrome and now Tommy,59 and Maryanne,45 will celebrate 22nd year anniversary of their marriage. Maryanne’s sister Lindi looks after the couple’s page on Facebook, where she shares photos and videos of the couple. The page has hundreds of thousands of followers and all are appreciative of the couple.
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Tommy and Maryanne’s successful wedding has proven to be an inspiration to people who think people with this condition should not marry. Maryanne shared, "My wedding was the best day of my life. I was shocked when Tommy proposed but I didn't have to think twice about saying yes. Tommy and I never argue. I love my husband very much. He is my best friend."
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The couple lives independently in their own house, while family lives in neighbor to help out.
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