In late winter 2002, Jake and Erin Herrin welcomed twin girls, Kendra and Malia. This event brought mixed feelings, as they were conjoined twins. On the one hand, the parents were overjoyed to have their daughters in the family, but on the other hand, they worried about their future.
For four years, Kendra and Malia shared their lives together, but their parents wanted to give them the opportunity to live independently, so they made the decision to separate them.
The girls had only two legs, and each could control one of them. Gradually, they adapted and were able to walk and even run without difficulty.
In 2006, the twins underwent separation surgery. Thirty-one doctors worked tirelessly for more than 24 hours on the girls. Soon, the media learned of this event, and Kendra and Malia became minor celebrities.
Fourteen years have passed since the twins began living independently.
Of course, they had to get used to living a new way of life, but they adapted gradually. The girls attend school, although they are sometimes homeschooled. They have also shown talent: both love to draw and are very good at it.
Kendra and Malia have become role models for their peers and demonstrate that there are no hopeless situations. They are considered heroines at their school and are greatly respected by their classmates.
Now they are 18 years old, and this is what they look like.
The sisters lead fulfilling lives, with the opportunity to be apart and spend time in different places. They have obtained their driver’s licenses and are excellent drivers.
The sisters have a YouTube channel and social media profiles where they share interesting events from their lives. They have tens of thousands of followers.
The Herrin sisters communicate with the mother of the conjoined twins, Kelly and Carter. Based on their personal experience, they offer advice and support to the girls at all times. Kelly and Carter also plan to separate, but their parents have not yet made that decision.
