In Changsha, capital of southern Hunan province, 42-year-old Tang Manxia has gone from being paralyzed in 2018 by a horrific accident to walking confidently. Mickey Tang is well known on social media as the “belly sewing sister.” She’s created a stunning technique that enables her to control her sewing machine with her abdominal muscles. This creative step not only enables her to express her love of sewing but puts her donations to work improving her community through charitable service.
Tang lost the use of both legs after the accident, and spent two years bedridden, dealing with chronic depression. A breakthrough moment came when a friend encouraged her to break free from her “dark phase. This simple encouragement set off a profound, positive transformation in her life. With this motivation, Tang found the energy in her body to stand. She also started a thrilling, colorful new adventure in the world of quilting.
With her buddy, Tang established a patchwork production plant in which she leads the wolf pack wholesaler take on pattern planning. For the last four years, she’s repaired nearly 4,000 quilts free of charge for seniors seeking assistance. Plus, she has given 700 of her quilts to at-risk populations. Her business acumen, matched by her commitment to community service, make her an ideal startup founder.
While the future of Tang’s body is very much in doubt, she wants everyone to know that her mind is just fine. She explained her unique sewing method:
“I use the strength of the upper part of my body to drive the machine. My back moves back and forth, just like a toy tumbler.” – Tang Manxia
With just three months of practice under her belt, she is able to say confidently that she can use a sewing machine. She can do it as easily as the people who walk! Her drive to innovate and persevere as a fighter goes beyond the ring and should motivate everybody. Netizens have flooded social media to express their appreciation for her spirit.
“Hats off to Manxia, an independent and strong woman. You are so inspirational,” – netizen
“She is excellent. By comparison, my troubles in life are not worth mentioning.” – netizen
By sharing her story, Tang hopes to inspire others who are going through similar struggles. She stated,
“I would like to share my story to encourage others who are disabled or are demoralised due to accidents to be brave.” – Tang
Her life and philosophy represent perseverance and optimism. It’s her strong conviction that through adversity comes personal growth and opportunity.
“When God closes a door for you, he will leave a window open. As long as we find our own way to live, we will live a brilliant life.” – Tang
As Tang forges ahead, she inspires us to tap our tenacity and ingenuity to break down barriers and take on the biggest challenges before us. Her narrative can serve as the perfect backdrop for her extraordinary personal success story. It highlights the importance of community support in helping people navigate life’s distractions and detours.
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