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Man Who Feared He'd Never Date His Love Due to Cerebral Palsy Cries on Seeing Her in Wedding Dress

Dayna Remus
Nov 09, 2021
12:20 A.M.

Tears streaming down his face, Justin Boisvert tried with every ounce of strength he had not to cry. However, it was all in vain as he saw the love of his life walking down the aisle looking like a goddess dressed in white.

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Justin Boisvert was born with cerebral palsy, which has caused him to have to use a wheelchair. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), this disorder is caused by the brain developing abnormally, leading to difficulty controlling one's muscles.

Boisvert, from Canada, has admitted that the condition made it difficult to fulfill his day-to-day tasks. However, he has always faced these roadblocks head-on, coming up with innovative ways to manage his everyday life.

Justin Boisvert crying [left]; Sabrina Raposo walking down the aisle with her mother and stepfather [right]. │Source: youtube.com/InsideEdition

Justin Boisvert crying [left]; Sabrina Raposo walking down the aisle with her mother and stepfather [right]. │Source: youtube.com/InsideEdition

LOOKING FOR LOVE

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This is why despite his cerebral palsy, he chose to begin online dating. However, he did not let anyone online know about his condition, leading him to worry about how they may react if or when they found out. Boisvert stated:

"Back then, I always had that fear of what the person was going to think...It scared me because I didn't know."

This is especially true with Sabrina Raposo, whom he began talking to online in 2007. The two hit it off immediately. Although terrified, Boisvert let Raposo know about his condition, anxiously awaiting her response.

ALWAYS FOLLOW YOUR HEART

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She confessed that she was initially taken aback by the news but decided to pursue whatever may happen between them anyway. Raposo expressed that she realized he was still a man with whom she felt a connection, even if he had a specific condition.

They soon began seeing one another officially. Raposo's family and friends were concerned about her dating someone with different abilities. Nevertheless, she chose to stick to her decision.

Justin Boisvert and Sabrina Raposo smiling together. │Source: youtube.com/InsideEdition

Justin Boisvert and Sabrina Raposo smiling together. │Source: youtube.com/InsideEdition

A DREAM PERSONIFIED

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As a result, on April 20, 2018, the then-27-year-old walked down the aisle toward 30-year-old Raposo, waiting for her on the other side. As he watched his wife glide towards him, the groom was overcome with emotion and began sobbing. Boisvert recollected:

"It was just so much building up -- the waiting anticipation. When I finally saw her and how beautiful she looked, I was trying to hold it in, but I couldn’t."

As soon as she caught sight of her husband-to-be, Raposo also couldn't hold back her tears, trying to keep it together as she found her way to him.

MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER

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Her mother, 58-year-old Alzira Raposo, and stepfather 67-year-old Tony Da Rocha stood by her side as she walked towards the altar in front of 150 people.

Despite the tears flowing from bride and groom, the two managed to get through their "I do's" and had a fantastic night together. Their fun didn't stop there: For their honeymoon, they went to Cancun, Mexico, where they swam with dolphins.

Justin Boisvert and Sabrina Raposo posing for a picture on their wedding day. │Source: youtube.com/InsideEdition

Justin Boisvert and Sabrina Raposo posing for a picture on their wedding day. │Source: youtube.com/InsideEdition

As for the future, the pair simply want to grow old together. However, having children may be on the table at some point too. Whatever the next step is for these two, we are sure they will march to the beat of their own drum.

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