Conjoined Twins Who Were Separated (A Miraculous Story) - Summary

Summary

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This is a transcript of a video interview with Eva and Erica, twin sisters who were born conjoined and separated at the age of two. They talk about their family, their prosthetic legs, their school, their hobbies, their challenges and their dreams. They also share their feelings about being unique, being stared at, being helped and being confident. They express their love for each other and their gratitude for their parents and teachers. They want people to know their story and to understand them better.

Facts

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1. Eva and Erica are sisters who were born conjoined from the pelvis to the rib cage.
2. They shared some organs such as the stomach and bladder, and Erica's small intestine joined into Eva's large intestine.
3. They were separated when they were about two years old on December 6th, 2016.
4. They each have one leg and a prosthetic leg, and they had a third leg that was removed and used for skin grafting.
5. They are in the same class in the third grade, but they have different personalities and interests.
6. They sometimes struggle with their stability, mobility, confidence, and social interactions at school.
7. They like to be unique and independent, and they prefer when people ask questions rather than stare at their prosthetic legs.
8. They celebrate their separation anniversary every year as a day to mark their individual lives.