2 sisters who thought they were twins found out they have another sister — makes them a TRIPLET!

For decades, two sisters, unaware of their origins, believed they were twins. Little did they know, however, that they were part of a triplet, separated at birth from their third sister in Colorado more than thirty years ago.

The mother, grappling with immense personal and financial challenges, made the heartbreaking decision to place two of her daughters for adoption.

This choice would profoundly impact their lives, setting them on a path of separation and eventual reunion that would deeply resonate with many.

Rikki Jump, Kendall Scavo, and Julianne Scavo, triplets, separated at birth and grew up in different homes without knowing each other.

Their childhoods were shaped by different experiences, unaware of their shared bond.

Kathleen and Lee, their biological parents, faced financial struggles and Kathleen’s disability (she was deaf), which led them to the difficult decision to put Kendall and Julianne up for adoption.

Although they loved their daughters deeply, they believed adoption would provide a better future for the two of them.

Rikki always knew she was part of a set of triplets because she was raised by her biological parents.

On the other hand, Kendall and Julianne, adopted by Tina and Ken Scavo, grew up believing they were twins.

At age eight, an unexpected Christmas gift revealed the truth about their missing sibling, Rikki.

Despite being physically apart, the triplets found comfort in exchanging letters. This correspondence was a crucial link, connecting them and strengthening their bond.

Through their letters, they began to understand and appreciate their shared heritage and unique individual journeys.

At age eleven, the triplets had an emotional reunion during a chance meeting at a mall. Coming together felt like completing a missing puzzle piece.

More than just a reunion, that moment marked the beginning of a lifelong, inseparable bond.

As the triplets, separated at birth, grew older, they frequently engaged in thoughtful discussions about how nature and nurture shaped their lives.

They were amazed by their shared traits and differences, reflecting on the impact of genetics and their environments.

These talks not only strengthened their bond but also helped them better understand their own identities.

Today, the triplets live close to one another in Austin, Texas, where they enjoy a fulfilling life of love and support.

They treasure every moment together, making up for the years they spent apart. Their proximity strengthens their bond each day, deepening the connection they once missed.

The triplets’ remarkable story has captivated nearly a million viewers, highlighting the enduring strength of family bonds.

Many have appreciated the early reunion, which allowed the sisters to connect as children.

This early reconnection profoundly impacted Rikki, Kendall, and Julianne, bringing them immense joy and fulfillment.

Their journey of discovery, separation, and reunion inspires and resonates with audiences worldwide.

The story of twins or triplets being separated at birth is not uncommon, but their reunion brings amazing stories.

One of the most well-known is the story of Jim Springer and Jim Lewis.

In 1979, the 39-year-old “Jim twins” met for the first time after being raised apart in adoptive families just 65 km away in Ohio, according to Reader’s Digest.

They were surprised to find many similarities in their lives: both had married and divorced women named Linda, remarried women named Betty, experienced frequent headaches, smoked Salem cigarettes, drove blue Chevrolets, and named their first sons James Alan and James Allan.

According to Nancy Segal, author of “Twin Mythconceptions,” these similarities are not coincidences but genetically influenced traits.

The media attention on the Jim twins inspired psychologist Dr. Thomas Bouchard to begin the Minnesota Study of Twins Reared Apart (MISTRA), a 20-year investigation to which Segal contributed.

Another popular story is that of triplets Eddy Galland, Robert Shafran, and David Kellman.

The identical triplets Eddy Galland, Robert Shafran, and David Kellman also participated in the MISTRA study after reuniting in 1980 at 19.

The reunion started when Robert, attending college in upstate New York, was often mistaken for Eddy by people who greeted him.

When Robert and Eddy finally met, they quickly realized they were brothers separated at birth, adopted, and sharing the same birthday.

This surprising discovery made headlines, which caught David’s attention and led him to reach out.

The triplets soon moved into an apartment together in Manhattan, where they became notable in New York’s social scene and even opened a restaurant named Triplets.

Their story was featured in the film *Three Identical Strangers*, which won a special jury prize for documentary storytelling at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.

The film uncovers how the triplets’ initial joy at finding each other was marred by the disturbing revelation that their adoption agency had intentionally separated them to study their development in different environments. Their parents had never been informed about their siblings.

Watch the story of Rikki, Kendall, and Julianne, the triplets who were separated at birth, below: