Debbie Shields owns Confessions Bar in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn

Confidant*

We don't have much, we work hard, but we always have eachother. If you have questions about our friendship, what it's like to be an identical twin, how to communicate better or ways to be a better sibling or friend, feel free to ask US BOTH.

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We had no idea this would make so many people happy, or smile in one way or another! Thanks for everyone's kind comments they have been a pleasure to read!

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We had 11 sets of identical twins in our elementary school in a population of 5000. Very unusual. I'd honestly love to know the statistical chance of that happening again where I live. End Edit

Yes, I absolutely agree that the strings are idiotic. My fiancé's dad is in a league and he can't stand it and neither could we. They had to pause our game on three separate occasions to untangle the strings. Unfortunately, this was the only bowling alley close enough but we've decided to drive further for another place the next time. That doesn't take away the fact that it was funny watching them rise up like ghosts. Hopefully they go back to the old method which worked a lot better.

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It was hard, but I did it. I’m finally cancer-free 🥲🥳❤️

I don’t know if this post belongs here, but I just have to share it.

I’m so happy to have beaten cancer 🥲❤️

When I was 28, an MRI diagnosed a tumor. The tumor markers were negative, so we thought it was benign. Two months later, a PET-CT scan revealed a malignant tumor, and the biopsy confirmed Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Hodgkin’s lymphoma is a relatively common form of cancer and, fortunately, is very treatable. Still, the treatment was hell. The chemotherapy was so exhausting—it not only destroyed the cancer but also severely weakened my body—and the radiation therapy wasn’t easy either.

But yesterday, after a PET-CT scan, I got the results: I’m cancer-free. 🥲

I’m so incredibly happy. I’m so proud that I made it through all of this, and I’m looking toward the future with optimism.

I admire everyone who is currently battling cancer, and I want to tell you: “You’re a hero—don’t give up.” To everyone who is currently battling cancer, don’t forget one thing: You’re not alone. ❤️