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CONJOINED twins Callie and Carter Torres are continuing to thrive together – despite expert doctors giving them just 24 hours to live. Callie and Carter were born attached by their pelvis area, sharing all organs from the belly button down and having a single leg each. The girls, who reside in Blackfoot, Idaho, are described as omphalo-ischiopagus twins that make up less than five percent of conjoined twins throughout the world. Still to this day, just 40 to 60 percent of all conjoined twins manage to survive past birth. But with their second birthday approaching in the new year, Callie and Carter’s health continues to improve, much to the delight of parents, Chelsea and Nick Torres.

A MAN who shed an incredible 310 lbs after becoming morbidly obese has had 13 lbs of loose skin removed in a life-changing procedure. At one point, John Allaire was so morbidly obese he wore 8XL shirts and had to be weighed on a commercial scale at a fish market, as standard scales would not hold his weight. But after joining a fitness programme and dropping from 540 pounds to a lean 230 lbs, the 27-year-old was left with severe excess skin. John underwent skin removal surgery in March which saw the bulk of the loose skin on his torso and arms removed – but will require further surgery in the future to remove the skin on his lower body.

SUBSCRIBE to Truly: http://bit.ly/Oc61Hj OLIVIA was sick for years until she was finally diagnosed with Gastroparesis aged 18. She explained to truly, "It's a paralysis of the stomach. I'm unable to eat or drink because my stomach is paralysed, that means it doesn't digest any food." To survive, Olivia relies on tube feeds to get her essential nutrients. "My main tube feed goes directly into my heart and the reason for that is to provide access to my bloodstream. Because none of my digestive system works properly, we have to feed through the bloodstream to completely bypass it." Keen to raise awareness of her condition, Olivia started making TikToks to educate others and currently has 45,000 followers, which she says is "surreal to me". Reflecting on her journey, Olivia said, "I don't like it when people say they feel sorry for me. I'm so much more than just my illness, that is just one part of my life." Follow Olivia: TikTok and Instagram - @medically.liv YouTube - @medically_liv Videographer: Martin McQuade Producers: Yasmin Walker, Kathryn Lewsey, Courtney Buabeng Editor: Garry Sykes

SUBSCRIBE to Transformed: http://bit.ly/3t87o3v IN this episode of Transformed, Lesley Figueroa, from Massachusetts, is getting a ‘glow up’. The 25-year-old struggled with her weight from a young age and this affected her confidence through to adulthood. After realising she no longer wanted to rely on outside sources for validation, Lesley decided to make a real change for herself and got weight loss surgery. Lesley said: “I realised this is not the life I wanted to live for myself. I didn’t want to have to fake it to make it. I just want to feel it.” Now, since recovering from a health issue after the surgery, Lesley feels confident in her new body. She would like to step away from her ‘plain jane’ style and experiment with her look. Today, she’ll be getting her makeup done professionally for the first time ever and being dressed by a stylist who will be showing her how to elevate her look and make her feel even more confident. Social Media Links: Lesley - https://youtube.com/@lesleyslife9797 Hair & Makeup Artist: Emma Downs - https://www.instagram.com/emmanayun/ Stylist: Gilda Miranda - https://www.instagram.com/styledbygilda/ Director/Videographer: Lauren Musgrove Producers: Kim Nguyen, Emika Berry Production Assistance: Purple Magnet Productions Sound Mixer: Mallory McAninch Editor: Alex Saunders

SUPERMUM and healthy living advocate, Whitney, had a difficult relationship with food from a young age - but when she had children, her weight really skyrocketed. At her heaviest, her "health and mobility was at an all time low" - to the point where she "couldn't walk" and she was "hooked to TENS units and compression cuffs just to sleep at night". Eventually her doctor told her "I can't help you". Given the way in which her "eating addiction" had crept up on her over the years, it also took her a while to notice that her children were inheriting her food habits and, along with her husband Dylan, were overweight too. Whitney realised that she "had to make a change because it started with me". Consulting a therapist to help fortify her mentally for the road ahead, Whitney revamped her diet with a focus on low carbohydrate foods and lost 60lbs before having weight loss surgery in 2022 - after which the hard work really started. With her newfound passion for healthy eating and after establishing a 5-days-a-week gym regime, Whitney has lost an incredible 170lbs and dropped five wedding ring sizes. But the true reward for Whitney has been the effect her own journey has had on her family - her sons losing 65lbs and 70lbs respectively and her husband, Dylan, losing 40lbs. The outcome is not lost on Dylan, who told truly: "I'm beyond grateful to be honest. I believe she is 100% the main reason why we are how healthy we are and how happy we are as a family now."

GABBY met CJ a year ago when she bought a dog from him. CJ was a concreter at the time and said when they met, he knew Gabby was an adult content creator. CJ says he never saw himself being in a relationship with an adult star but he and Gabby formed a strong connection and started dating. He says he was curious and inquisitive about her work and would ask questions about the industry. They started making content together and CJ flew to Mexico to meet Gabby who was there for a shoot and persuaded CJ to join in! The couple got engaged in Mexico and now create content together and with other couples. Gabby is originally from a small town and has faced a lot of judgement mainly from small minded people she used to know in the town, they would send her content to her parents and troll her for her appearance. Now, her and CJ get judgement about sleeping with other people for work. CJ says “people can't comprehend how we sleep with other people, they can't look outside the spectrum. I get called “small” by trolls and guys get jealous I'm with Gabby.” Additionally they now run an online adult shop together and Gabby sells a mould of her own vagina. The couple say they constantly communicate and set boundaries and remain in a happy committed relationship despite their work lives. In this episode Gabby and CJ are joined by fellow adult creator and friend Jeremy, who was the first male that CJ felt comfortable shooting a scene with.

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WHEN Sam started dating Conor in 2020, she was up front about the fact that she's asexual. Speaking to Love Don't Judge, Sam explained: "I don't have any sexual attraction. I still have romantic attraction, but sex is off the table for us. It's not something that's really in our relationship." Speaking about Sam's revelation, Conor remarked: "I was definitely confused at first, it was definitely a journey on educating myself." Giving an insight into how their intimate life looks, Conor admitted: "I would say our intimate sex life is definitely not what society deems as normal," with Sam, agreeing: "Third base is the line with us, that's fine." The pair proudly share their relationship online, but it's not always met positively. Sam said: "I do get a little bit of hate. I get things like, 'So you're a robot' and 'Being with you must be torture'." The couple's friend, Cameron, has also expressed puzzlement in the past, explaining: "I was confused, I didn't know what it was. I was still learning about that stuff and didn't know how you could do that." Remaining unfazed by the judgement, Sam said: "People who judge our relationship need to open their mind a little bit more. Things can be different and the love is still evergrowing."

SUBSCRIBE to Transformed: http://bit.ly/3t87o3v ASH says that growing up she was an Emo but now she doesn't have an alternative style clothing wise, however when she turned 18 she got her first tattoo and hasn't stopped. She now has over 20+ tattoos and 18 piercings and says she has spent over $10,000 on her look. Ash recently went viral online after she posted a video addressing a rejection from a retail job, which she believes was down to her appearance. The story gained a lot of traction even making it to the UK press and she says she has been trolled ever since for her tattoos and told her appearance is her own fault as to why she didn't get the job. Ash says the experience of going viral has led her to firmly believe that people with tattoos, especially facial ones, are discriminated against in America. Since her recent experience, Ash is going to transform into a business casual look and ask her TikTok followers if she looks more employable. She is going to be revealing her look to her husband and her mom. Follow Ash: https://www.instagram.com/ashxobrien/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@ashxobrien Videographer: Alexis Duran Producers: Yasmin Walker, Kate Moore, Terri Hughes Editor: Hailey Wang

WHEN she weighed 354lbs, Jessica felt twice her age. Despite being in her 30s, Jessica, of Houston, Texas, felt like she was in her 60s and struggled to move around. Years of comfort eating and consuming fast food led to Jessica feeling like she was headed towards her grave. Fed up with how she felt, Jessica decided she needed to make serious changes. After transforming her diet and signing up to the gym Jessica lost an amazing 193lbs in 18 months. The 34-year-old has gained confidence and signed up to compete in a transformation physique show in the future and is going to reveal her new look to her friend, Eleanor! Jessica said: “I know that I’m healthy now, I feel the best I’ve ever felt, I look the best that I’ve ever felt and I’m just ready to celebrate."

SUBSCRIBE to Truly: http://bit.ly/Oc61Hj FORMER pastor Nikole Mitchell has become a millionaire through creating adult content. The mother-of-three previously featured on Truly when she was a couple of years into her career as an adult model and life coach and since then, she has entered the world of luxury dating - getting paid to go on dates. She now earns between $30,000 - $100,000 a month with her adult content. Nikole said: “It makes me so proud because now my kids can look at me and never think ‘my mom struggled’.” The model has built a loyal fanbase who have bought her ‘so many things’ including gifts for her children too. She said: “My fans are so good to me and not just to me, they’re so good to my children.” The life coach said she gets negativity on a weekly basis and the comments that judge her parenting sting as she is proud and protective as a mother. Nikole said she has worked to create a supportive environment for her children, she added: ”We’re very open and honest and have conversations that I think would make most families blush.” Videographer: Joe Roberts Producers: Kim Nguyen, Emika Berry, Mel Jefcoate Editor: Renee Wong

SUBSCRIBE to Love Don't Judge here: https://bit.ly/3z0dq6y Kat met her partner Lazy when they were both 13 years old when they were childhood sweethearts. But the couple lost contact after Lazy moved away. Three years ago Lazy found Kat through her Facebook and told her that he was now in prison. Kat explained to Love Don't Judge, "I am engaged to a prisoner who is doing life plus 35 years". They rekindled their love through phone calls, letters, emails and when Kat can visit him. She shares her story on TikTok, speaking about how they make it work. However, some of the feedback has been negative. Kat has been criticised for letting Lazy become her daughter's stepfather. One commenter said, "Why are you taking that girl to a prison to see a man that's not her father...you whack!" Other ones said, "You seriously need to wake up, this guy is a loser" and, "Time to move on babes, you deserve better." In the video she confronted those who condemned her choices, "I just want to say something to the haters, at the end of the day it's not something for you to understand. I'm not promoting unhealthy relationships, I'm just promoting my relationship." Adding, "All relationships have ups and downs, all relationships are different. I'm just here to share my story." Kat also has dedicated supporters, who watch her TikTok lives every day. Her supporters commented, "You guys look so good together, can't wait for him to come home, period" and "You guys will be together forever". Haidee, Kat's mother also had reservations about the relationship, she said, "I don't like him, I don't agree with the relationship." In the episode Kat sits down with her mother to discuss why Kat feels Lazy is the man for her. Follow Kat here: https://www.tiktok.com/@katcsosaucyxo Videographer: Rajah Samaroo Producers: Yasmin Walker, Kate Moore Editor: Jonny Poole

MIKE GORMAN once weighed over 500lbs thanks to a food addiction - but the inspired 47-year-old has now lost a staggering 330lbs. Mike, from Rhode Island, has struggled with weight his entire life leading to a roller coaster ride of extreme highs and lows. Mike told Truly: “I was over 200lbs at 10 years old and that was the first time that my family got me on a diet." But as Mike first began to lose some of his weight, it managed to creep back on and he developed a strong food addiction. Mike couldn't control the addiction and he carried on eating whatever he could get his hands on... Mike tried everything to lose weight and knew something had to change otherwise his life was at risk. Fast-forward to today, and Mike has lost an incredible 330lbs through his strong-will and determination.

EMMA Vogt loves neon colours. Describing her look as rave goth, the DJ mixes spikes, PVC, black clothing and accessories with neon elements to create her look. Emma also owns a jewellery business where she designs accessories that match her style too. Today, she is being transformed into a ‘beach babe’ look with the help of a makeup artist, Caly. Emma surprised herself with how much she enjoyed it. She said: “I wasn’t expecting it to look this good.” But will her husband and friend love it too? Social Media: Emma: https://www.instagram.com/electronicbodymemes/ Caly - Makeup Artist: https://www.instagram.com/cakedbycaly_mua/

SUBSCRIBE to Truly: http://bit.ly/Oc61Hj TRANSGENDER woman Jessica Alves witnesses the results of her vocal feminisation surgery for the very first time on camera. Three years ago, 39-year-old Jessica began her physical transformation into a female body. "I didn't know that I was transgender, but I knew that I was different. Other people knew that I was different, my family, friends, and the boys at school who used to physically bully me only because I was different", Jessica reflected. "I wasn't like these people, then I realised that I was transgender." She has spent over £800,000 modifying every inch of her body over the past 18 years, including a breast augmentation and gender reassignment surgery. However, her latest medical procedure is one of the most integral parts of her personal journey. In this episode, Jessica goes to Kamol Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand for facial and vocal feminisation surgery. She explained to Truly why this step was so important: "I'm just so excited about this surgery, today is the very last day of my life - that I'm actually going to sound and look like this." She will be supported by her friend Darcie, who is also a trans woman and underwent the same procedures at the clinic previously. "You are judged on your face and your voice. The results are life-changing", Darcie explained. Jessica will see the dramatic changes in her voice levels for the very first time and reveal how she feels about it to Darcie. Videographer: Florian Witulski Producers: Kate Moore, Nathalie Bonney, Yasmin Walker Editor: Tani McDowell

A 28-year-old woman has lost 150lbs after her middle-aged mum outshone her during a hike. Danielle from Milwaukee, Wisconsin struggled with her weight since a young age. Due to bullying Danielle became very introverted - and found comfort in food, consuming around 3,000 calories a day. At her heaviest, Danielle weighed 340lbs and struggled to find clothes that fit her larger frame. The first time Danielle tried to lose weight was in 2015, in preparation for her sister’s wedding - but after the wedding she lost her motivation. It wasn’t until a hiking trip with her mum and sister Kelsey that Danielle decided to change her life around. Danielle began a strict diet and exercise regime and over a year lost an amazing 150lbs. Five years after her sister’s wedding, Danielle tries on the very same bridesmaid’s dress she wore on that day.

SUBSCRIBE to Transformed: http://bit.ly/3t87o3v VIKTORIA describes her style as “Vampire Barbie'' she loves lace, corsets and the colour dark red. Growing up Viktoria says around age 12 she became an Emo but was bullied out of it and tried more to fit in, however once she left school she realised she wouldn't let people's opinions of her stop her from being who she wants to be, and adopted her goth aesthetic. Viktoria says “I often get judged because of the way I look” and when she’s out in public she’s even had people take pictures and laugh at her. Viktoria believes “Everyone is free to do what they want” and says “People shouldn’t judge people on how they look, I do not judge anyone based on how they dress”. Although Viktoria says she loves goth and metal music she says “People only expect me to listen to gothic bands, but it’s quite fun to switch it up sometimes” so people are usually surprised to know that she’s also a big fan of Lana Del Rey, she is somewhat a guilty pleasure of hers and loves her soft pink coquette aesthetic. Viktoria wants to switch up her look completely and transform into a coquette girly - inspired by Lana Del Rey. She will be revealing her transformation to her partner Jack and friend Timea, who have never seen her outside of her Vampire Barbie aesthetic. Will they love it or not? Follow Viktoria: Insta - @vampirebarbie.1 TikTok - @vampirebarbie1 Videographer: Cara Brown Producers: Yasmin Walker, Kathryn Lewsey, Terri Hughes Editor: Hailey Wang

SUBSCRIBE to Love Don't Judge here: https://bit.ly/3z0dq6y Alan and Jessica are in an age gap relationship, they have 28 years between them. Jessica is 34 and Alan is 62. They met just over 10 years ago through a mutual friend at a party. When they first met, they never discussed ages so were not aware of an age gap. Jessica was not attracted to him at first, but really liked him as a person. After she started to intervene with his style and dress sense she started to feel an attraction grow and decided that she wanted to be with him. “I always say Alan fell in love, and I walked in love”. 9 months after meeting, Alan proposed. Due to the process being so quick, a lot of friends and family didn’t agree with them being together and didn’t show up to the wedding. Jessica knew from that day that the only way people would take them seriously was if they were to stay together and they did just that. They just celebrated their 10th anniversary. When Alan first met Jessica’s dad (also called Alan) it was extremely awkward, Jessica blames it on him going through a bad time at the time, but it probably had something to do with Alan being the same age as him and also having the same name! He even went as far as saying his own daughter has daddy issues! Alan (Jessica’s dad) has now come round to the idea of the relationship a bit more. In this episode of Love Don’t Judge we hear Alan and Jessica discuss the relationship with Jessica’s dad. Socials: https://www.instagram.com/jessicazirk/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jessicazirk Videographer: Adams Wood Producers: Yasmin Walker, Kate Moore Editor: Reuben Yarwood

SUBSCRIBE to Truly: http://bit.ly/Oc61Hj Brandi and Laz Robinson look like a pretty conventional couple: Laz, 38, works in solar engineering, Brandi, 36, is a stay at home mum who (pre-Covid19) homeschools their three kids and has a penchant for coupon shopping. But behind closed doors they practice domestic discipline, a type of relationship which sees Laz dole out punishments to Brandi, from line writing to spanking. Domestic discipline is where one partner takes on the dominant rule maker (and enforcer) role, while the other partner is the submissive. In the case of the Robinsons, Laz is the ‘head of house’, or HOH, while Brandi is the ‘taken in hand’ or TIH. It also adheres to traditional gender roles with Brandi doing the cooking and housework, while Laz looks after the garden and related manual chores. The pair, from Columbus, Ohio, claim that being in a domestic discipline relationship has made them closer as a couple. Videographer: Max Rodriguez Producer: Nathalie Bonney, Ruby Coote, James Thorne, Kim Nguyen Editor: Beth Angus

LIVING with a rare condition is hard, but so is finding love. These incredible couples found each other because of what makes them truly unique. They have come together and not only face living with some of the most challenging conditions in the world, but also the prejudice that comes with that. Making them some of the most inspiring couples out there.

WILLOW Von Witcher was in fourth grade when she asked her mom if she could go to school in a vampire cape. And from that moment, there was no turning back. The now 24-year-old describes her vampire look as ‘creepy cute’; it typically features heavy pale makeup on the skin and dark lips and eyes. Willow almost exclusively wears black and avoids pastel shades or anything that she says: “looks like puke”. Having looked like a vampire for so long Willow transformed into a VSCO girl for the day, complete with scrunchies, oversized tees and a sun kissed beach babe makeup look. But after dressing as a vampire for so long what would Willow’s mum make of her pared back transformation? Follow Willow here: https://www.instagram.com/nightmarekittykat/

AT 320lbs, Jessica Beniquez from Spring Hill, Florida, started her weight loss journey in 2016. Growing up, Jessica was always overweight and it was not until after graduation she finally put her foot down. Jessica told Truly: “I was just sitting in bed watching Netflix and I would binge watch for a good two months. After that, I was like I am done with this." Jessica was stuck in a dangerous routine of watching four to five hours of TV and eating which was causing her weight to increase. She wanted to feel and look better and decided to make the journey to a brand new self. "I was just lazy. I just didn’t want to do anything or talk to anybody. I was drawn into the show and just didn’t want to get off the couch. As well as binge watching TV, Jessica would fry a lot of her food in oil. "I would cook like deep fried food corn dogs, French fries, chicken strips, chicken nuggets, mozzarella sticks. All of it. I would fry it. It's crazy like thinking back on my old eating habits because now, forget it. So gross."

SUBSCRIBE to Truly: http://bit.ly/Oc61Hj OFFICIALLY the tallest kid in the world, Jase, is a sweet 10-year-old boy who stands at a staggering 6 ft 3” due to a condition called ‘Gigantism.’ This condition means that Jase’s body releases extensive growth hormones in his pituitary gland, causing him to grow at a much quicker rate than an average 10 year old kid. Jase has grown taller by 5 inches each year and will continue to do so, unless he has a surgery to remove the growth in his head that will prevent him from growing further. Though he is resistant towards having surgery, one of the things Jase loves about his condition is how tall he stands above his peers at school, especially during football games, where every child and parent shake at the thought of him playing. Being six times the size of his friend Truman, the gentle giant is not only growing externally but also internally, as his organs and appetite grow to match his frame. Despite his appearance, Jase is a normal, loving 10-year-old boy who embraces being the ‘tallest kid in the world’. Videographer: Randal Crow Producers: Kim Nguyen, Tom Buckman, Courtney Buabeng  Editor: Dalene Low

SUBSCRIBE to Love Don't Judge here: https://bit.ly/3z0dq6y JUSTIN and Chance met in the army during their basic training just over two years ago, they both say they got on well, talked a lot, got closer and started a relationship and nicknamed each other “Battle boos!” When they first met, Justin identified as a straight male and Chance as a gay male, a year into their relationship Chance said she wanted to transition to female. Chance warned Justin about the judgement he would face being with her and gave him an option to end the relationship which he declined - they've now been together for two years and married for one. Chance says she is constantly judged on TikTok and plagued with comments about not only being trans but a trans soldier too. Even though the couple says they are always judged, they continue to educate others on TikTok about their journey hoping that other soldiers will also find the courage to be who they want to be. Disclaimer: These views do not reflect those of the DOD or U.S. Army. Socials: https://www.tiktok.com/@chancejohnson0 https://www.instagram.com/lnonlyme/ Videographer: Erik Nuenighoff Producers: Yasmin Walker, Georgia Embling Editor: Garry Sykes

LIVING with a rare condition is hard, but so is finding love. These incredible couples found each other because of what makes them truly unique. They have come together and not only face living with some of the most challenging conditions in the world, but also the prejudice that comes with that. Making them some of the most inspiring couples out there.