‘I just want a child’: brain-damaged Chinese woman defends her desire to become mum
Cerebral palsy suffering couple face online criticism over decision to start a family, hit back saying that their condition will not be passed on
A woman in China with cerebral palsy has defended her desire to become a mother against online criticism accusing her of being “irresponsible”.
Li Man, 24, comes from a rural family in Anhui province in eastern China.
She developed cerebral palsy due to oxygen deprivation at birth. While her intellect is normal, she suffers from a severe physical condition which limits her mobility.
Li was raised by her grandparents while her parents worked away.
As a result of her condition many schools initially refused to admit Li, but her grandmother’s persistent pleas eventually secured her a spot at a primary school.
However, she endured discrimination and ridicule from classmates.
