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34-Year-Old Mother Survives Her Ex-Husband’s Acid Attack And I Want To Share Her Story
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34-Year-Old Mother Survives Her Ex-Husband’s Acid Attack And I Want To Share Her Story

I Photographed An Acid Attack Survivor In VietnamI Tell The Story Of An Acid Attack Survivor In Vietnam Through My PhotosI Started A Photography Project About Acid Attack Victims In Vietnam And Here’s A Heartbreaking Story Of A Strong SurvivorI Followed The Ongoing Journey To Recovery Of A Young Acid Attack Survivor34-Year-Old Mother Survives Her Ex-Husband’s Acid Attack And I Want To Share Her StoryI Share The Story Of A Young Victim Of An Acid Attack Who Is Determined To Live And Stand Up For Her 8-Year-Old Daughter34-Year-Old Mother Survives Her Ex-Husband’s Acid Attack And I Want To Share Her Story34-Year-Old Mother Survives Her Ex-Husband’s Acid Attack And I Want To Share Her Story34-Year-Old Mother Survives Her Ex-Husband’s Acid Attack And I Want To Share Her Story34-Year-Old Mother Survives Her Ex-Husband’s Acid Attack And I Want To Share Her Story
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This is one of the characters from my photo series about acid attack victims in Vietnam. Dang Thi Thanh Huyen is a young English teacher (born in 1985) who lives in Yen Vien Ward-Gia Lam District-Hanoi. In 2010, she tied the knot with her husband, and they had a beautiful daughter. After the unfortunate divorce, on March 24th, 2018, she was the victim of a brutal acid attack in which her ex-husband was the attacker.

 

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She was severely injured from 2 liters of acid, fell into a coma for five days, and only had a 10% chance to live. But doctors were dedicated to saving the acid burn survivor. After the surgery, she miraculously survived. However, she had to endure terrible pain when the skin burns revealed a part of her skull and also confront the stitching on her disfigured face, neck, and shoulders every day.

The single mother was determined to live and stand up because her little daughter needed a mother by her side. And to this very moment, she continues to fight for her life in every step of the painful surgeries. Not to mention the survivor’s family sold their house, and we’re borrowing from everyone they could to afford the medical care.

The pain still exists but she tries to stand up and move forward

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Huyen always reminds her 8-year-old daughter, “Forgive your father and let the past go away. You have to study hard to return the favor to the people who have given your mother a hand during this difficult time.”

The young teacher’s message to everyone is that it’s time to put a stop to acid attacks with the law and ban the consumption of acid in Vietnam.

When she loses her way, she prays to the dear ones whom she’d lost to give her strength

During the darkest times, Huyen still finds the light in her child

Holding back her tears, Huyen always smiles at her daughter

“I will never forget what father did to you. But you taught me to forgive even when you are in pain,” said her 8-year-old daughter

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The little girl massages her mother every day to reduce the stretching of scars and minimize its effects on daily activities

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She teaches her daughter even though she is in pain

Despite having less hair, Huyen’s daughter still brushes her mother’s hair

They arrange flowers together and spend quality time with each other

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Huyen is preparing for her English lecture. The love from her students is pushing her every day

To me, you are the most beautiful woman

Huyen and I at the hospital

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Artist . Nguyen Vu Phuoc Born: 1967Graduated from University of Fine Arts in 1991* E.FIAP (Fédération Internationale D l’Art Photographique)* A.VAPA(Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists)* Hon SSS ( Sille Sanat Sarayı Turkey Photography ) W: www.nguyenvuphuoc.com

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nguyen vu phuoc

nguyen vu phuoc

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Artist . Nguyen Vu Phuoc Born: 1967Graduated from University of Fine Arts in 1991* E.FIAP (Fédération Internationale D l’Art Photographique)* A.VAPA(Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists)* Hon SSS ( Sille Sanat Sarayı Turkey Photography ) W: www.nguyenvuphuoc.com

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Geri Stevens
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a beautiful daughter you have nguyen vu phuoc. I pray that you will continue to heal with her shining love to help you through the most difficult moments. Many people believe that you are a hero. And beautiful...like your child.

YsaPur
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Her name is Dang Thi Thanh Huyen. Nguyen Vu Phuoc is the photographer and author of this post.

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TheReader19
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm so heartbroken by this. Around the world so many women are victims of these vicious attacks and a lot of times the men get off Scott free. Much love to this lady and her ability to forgive. I hope her pain will gets better over time x.

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Geri Stevens
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a beautiful daughter you have nguyen vu phuoc. I pray that you will continue to heal with her shining love to help you through the most difficult moments. Many people believe that you are a hero. And beautiful...like your child.

YsaPur
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Her name is Dang Thi Thanh Huyen. Nguyen Vu Phuoc is the photographer and author of this post.

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TheReader19
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm so heartbroken by this. Around the world so many women are victims of these vicious attacks and a lot of times the men get off Scott free. Much love to this lady and her ability to forgive. I hope her pain will gets better over time x.

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