Conjoined twins George and Lori Schappell has defied predictions of a doctor. With half the forehead and one eye stick, they are still able to smile happily celebrate the 50th anniversary.
They mark the happy day with a trip to London. "When we were born, the doctor predicts our age less than 30 years, we learned a lot and we want to continue living," Lori said, as quoted by The Sun.
They survive for 50 years with so many differences. George is originally named Dori decided to live as men. While Lori lived as a woman in a relationship with a man. Lori several times won the bowling championship, while George often appeared as a country singer.
Lori was born with the condition of the body that is able to grow well. While George suffered from spina bifida who kept him in a wheelchair to aid mobility. With a fused head conditions, Lori has always helped George pushed the wheelchair to move together.
"Most people do not believe it, but we have a very normal life," said George. "We could travel, smoothed his own apartment, even had a girlfriend Lori. Nothing can stop us doing what we want."
Their lives are harmonious and mutually supportive. When Lori dating, George would faithfully wait while reading a book. Lori did not hesitate kissing and having sex with their partner. "I lost my virginity at the age of 23 years," said Lori.
Conjoined twins from Pennsylvania, the United States is born with 30 percent of the brain's frontal lobes fused tissue and blood vessels critical. Conditions that make them not be separated through surgery.
The court then decided that their parents can not care. They were then placed in a health institution, where the majority of patients suffering from severe mental disabilities. "There is absolutely nothing wrong with us, apart from the physical."
When the age of 21 years, they struggled against the law to get the right education. They won, and Lori could take the education secretary. "We have to prove we can live by myself and we were finally allowed to become independent."
In his apartment, they have two bedrooms with interiors fit the personality of each. They occupy the room took turns every night. "My room is more girly and reflects my personality, while George put a lot of music posters in his room."
Until four years ago, George lived as a woman. However, inner turmoil makes bold decision to live as men. "It was very difficult, but I'm getting older and I do not want to live a lie. I know I should live my life like I wanted."
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