Love Stories: My two husbands
Lives Less Ordinary

Love Stories: My two husbands

B1IntermediateAugust 17, 202645 min

Kris Armstrong and Brandon Smith took their marriage vows seriously. But after Brandon suffered a major brain injury, Kris made a decision that led to their unique blended family. Texans Kris and Brandon were high school sweethearts, but just a few years into their marriage, in 2008, Kris received a call to say that Brandon had been in a serious car crash and was in a coma. When he finally woke up, months later, it was clear he’d changed irrevocably. After experiencing a severe traumatic brain injury Brandon now needed 24-hour care, and Kris felt their relationship be...

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This BBC podcast is supported by ads outside the UK. Hey, it's Asya Fuchs with another incredible entry into our special lives less ordinary summer season. Love stories from the BBC World Service.

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So far, we've heard about love that had to confront war, separation, and prejudice, but still found a way through. Those stories are on the Lives Less Ordinary website. Go take a listen if you miss them.

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Today we're off to Texas in the U.S. with an ode to unconditional love. What happens when the life two people plan together is gone in an instant and gone for good? dreams, futures reimagined, and a family that has to find a new way to love.

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