Adjusting to Independence Was Unnaturally Strange
Being conjoined creates an incomparable bond, yet for Kendra and Maliyah, existing as separate individuals initially felt downright odd. They are thankful their parents made the difficult decision to separate them through a risky, yet ultimately successful, life-altering surgery. Considering their distinct personalities, they acknowledge that remaining conjoined would have likely led to constant conflicts.
Now, living independently, they are able to pursue their own interests and lead separate lives—a possibility that seemed unimaginable during their infancy.