We’re The Sisters Born Without Arms | BORN DIFFERENT
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Published 2024-04-13
SASSY SISTERS Teresa and Anna were born with similar congenital limb differences - they have both lived their entire lives without arms. Having each been adopted by their mum at a young age, who encouraged them to be fiercely independent, they grew up learning to use their feet as hands. Teresa told truly: "Anything I do is definitely centered around my limb difference because the world is not built for someone missing both their arms, so I'm constantly having to adapt." But Teresa has not had to navigate her situation alone - the sisters have grown up supporting each other, as Anna explained: "That is very valuable to have someone that I am close with who shares the same experience. We are truly the only ones who understand each other." Despite this, the pair have faced extreme judgement for their visible differences, something Teresa describes as feeling "like a walking zoo exhibit. It's frustrating because we don't want to be the centre of attention." She puts this down to a "lack of education" - something she has taken to social media to address. Posting videos demonstrating how she goes about everyday tasks such as getting dressed, eating and putting the bins out, Teresa is tackling the stigmas around physical disability head on. She has even teamed up with Anna on several videos to debunk common misconceptions they encounter day-to-day. And while trolls seek to drag the sisters down by dropping negativity in the comments section, Teresa has coined the term "arms are overrated" as a direct response to the hate and the pair are defiant in their belief that "there is power in difference." Their message to the world is simple: "We're just like everyone else - we may adapt and find other ways to do things, but in the end we're all human and we have so much in common."
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Videographer: Kevin Huang
Producers: Kim Nguyen, Tom Buckman & Courtney Buabeng
Editor: Sonia Estal
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All Comments (21)
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Their mom did an amazing job 🫶🏽
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I'll never understand how people can be nasty to someone who God designed. We have absolutely no choice in whether we're born disabled or not so why chastise someone over something they have no control over.
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My heart was broken when someone said they are ugly 😢as they are actually beautiful, both inside and out 💖
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Being born without arms hasn't taken away from Y'all's Beauty. You're both absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! You're bond as Sisters is Beautiful too. 😍 Forget the Misreable Haters, They don't matter!! You both are two AMAZING, Beautiful Women!! & Never forget, YOU MATTER!! NEVER forget You're WORTH!! 💯 💜💜
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amazing mum................................
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Beautiful girls, the mom found two little angels. She's blessed.
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God bless these beautiful young ladies 🙏🏽
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Beautiful sisters. Boo to the haters. Well done to all You both have accomplished and achieved. ❤ God bless you
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I would look at them in passing because of how beautiful they are. ❤️❤️
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How could anyone say anything negative about these unbelievable human beings?! I am absolutely amazed at everything these girls can do with their feet. Those haters out there should try walking in the sisters' shoes and see what they're capable of.
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You look amazing you are teaching others with different disabilities like my self I have mild cerebral palsy
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The people who are mean and ugly are not able to overcome challenges, so be proud of your awesomeness!! ❤❤❤
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Imagine if they start having sciatica pain😢 or a rolled ankle. Im so proud at how strong they are. Beautiful hearts 👾
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To the people who make rude comments, I pity them - they live in small and shrinking little worlds that will eventually backlash on them. Sowing and reaping must be a new concept for them... As for these sisters, they're beautiful and complete just the way they are!
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They are both SO BEAUTIFUL 🤩 💜 🙏🏾 💪🏾 🌹
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You are both gorgeous and a inspirational to the world ❤❤❤❤god bless 🙌 you both.
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They both are so beautiful and amazing sisters love their positive energy and attitude and inspiration ❤😊❤
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Very Pretty young ladies 💙💙
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You both bring the world so much more Hope than you realize. That in and of itself is such a gift. You are both a blessing. Thank you for showing me how you both live with smile on your face no matter what gets in your way. YOU ARE AWESOME!!
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Absolutely beautiful women, inside and out. They have such an amazing mom too.
