Over two decades ago, sisters Ayda Zugay and Vanja Contino fled their war-stricken country and traveled to the United States. On the plane, they sat next to a woman who performed an incredibly kind act that changed their lives. In May 1999, the young refugees were escaping their country, Yugoslavia. Ayda, who was then 12 … Read more
We all have our ways of honoring the memories of our loved ones who have passed away. For these sisters who lost their dad to COVID-19, their tribute came in the form of tattoos. Anna Harp, 27, and Abrielle Clausing, 21, got tattoos of their late father’s final note to their family. Anna describes her … Read more
There’s nothing like the bond between sisters, and the relationship between Kalista Hesch and her 11-year-old sister, Worthy Rigelsky, is a testament to that. The duo has become TikTok famous for their fun and girly videos that show them dancing, being silly, and making each other pretty. But their fans’ most favorite clips are the … Read more
When you hear the word “twins,” what immediately comes to mind is two people—or things—that look alike. But that isn’t the case for twin sisters Kalani and Jarani Dean. The pair are quite the head-turner because they’re the perfect picture of a phenomenon rarely seen in twins. While parents usually wage a friendly match over … Read more
If you’ve lived on a farm or worked on one, you’d know how demanding and seemingly endless the work is. Farmers need all the help they can get to accomplish the enormous tasks at hand. And if they have their family around to help them that’s much better. Getting your kids to do some farm … Read more
Birthdays are a special occasion for everyone, this milestone becomes even more meaningful when you’re born under unique circumstances. Sisters Mackenzie, Macey, and Madeline Garrison were born in December 2002 as triplets, but two of them—Mackenzie and Macey—were conjoined twins. Their biological parents weren’t ready to take care of them, so they decided to give … Read more
With the help of a local NGO, these two Cambodian sisters who thought each other had died met again after almost five decades of being apart. Bun Sen, 98, and Bun Chea, 101, have been separated since 1973, two years before the Khmer Rouge regime took over Cambodia. During Pol Pot’s four-year rule, two million … Read more
This couple from Ohio just agreed to adopt two sisters only to find out a surprise of a lifetime two weeks later – they were pregnant with twins of their own! A family of two easily became a family of six due to a serendipitous turn of events. Calena Durel and her husband, BJ, experienced … Read more
First-borns are known to hold the authority over their younger sibling since they are the eldest among the siblings. First-borns are expected to be respected by their younger siblings and ensure that peace and order are maintained when their parents are not around. But did you know that aside from having authority and responsibility for … Read more
You fight, you argue, then you make up, and share secrets — these are just some of the usual scenarios you would be quite familiar with if you have a sister. No matter how annoying growing up with a sister can be, science gave its verdict: having a sister can help make you a better person. … Read more