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**Title:** The Unconventional Love Story of Joseph and Vania
**Summary:**
Joseph, born with a rare condition (Autofacial: without a jaw or chin), shares his love story with Vania. Initially, Vania was taken aback by Joseph's appearance, but as they became friends, she saw beyond his physical differences. They got married in 2020 after a whirlwind elopement. The couple faces assumptions and stares from others, who question the validity of their relationship due to Joseph's disability. However, they emphasize the importance of:
* Looking beyond physical appearances
* Embracing patience and understanding in relationships involving disabilities
* Not judging others based on their physical condition
The summary also touches on their unconventional family, which includes two trans kids, and their message of self-acceptance, love, and living one's truth.
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1. **Joseph's Condition**: Joseph was born with a rare condition called Autofacial, where he was born without a jaw or a chin.
2. **Associated Health Issues**: This condition affects his hearing and sense of smell.
3. **Meeting Venia**: Joseph met Venia at work, and she initially had doubts due to his condition.
4. **Relationship Timeline**: Joseph and Venia have been together for over two years (as of the recording).
5.. **Marriage**: They got married on June 26, 2020, in a courthouse in Indiana, eloping without telling anyone.
6. **Family Reaction**: Venia's mom was initially not pleased about the elopement and had reservations about Joseph's condition.
7. **Communication Method**: Joseph uses a text-to-speech app and sign language to communicate, which Venia has learned to accommodate.
8. **Independence**: Joseph is very independent, requiring minimal assistance, except for occasional help with food blending and feeding tube support when tired.
9. **Public Reaction**: The couple often faces stares and recording/taking pictures by strangers when out in public.
10. **Family Structure**: They have two transgender kids, describing their family as "unconventional".
11. **Initial Friendship**: Initially, people questioned whether Venia and Joseph's relationship was more than friendship, to which Venia would deny, initially out of embarrassment.
12. **Learning Sign Language**: Joseph taught Venia the alphabet in sign language to facilitate communication.