Even when we don’t have the right words to justify the path that we are on and why certain things happen to us, we know for certain that there’s a bigger plan. Not the plan that you worked up for yourself, but the one that has been written in the book of life.
Hermon and Heroda Berhane are a true definition of resilience and tenacity to achieve against the odds. The fashion-travel bloggers of Being Her are known to be leading advocates of the D/deaf community.
Both stunning women from Eritrea, it’s hard to take your eyes off them when you’re in their orbit – their mischievous laughter, warm looks and the insane must-see fashion styling they showcase.
The sisters don’t think of themselves as disabled. They’re at an advantage. You see, when their hearing declined most of their other senses heightened. They learnt how to appreciate the simple features about themselves and intensified precious moments of everyday life.
Most articles have already written about how the twins moved to the UK and how they mysteriously fell deaf when they turned seven years old. I’ve been wanting to go beyond this narrative, to discover more about them and share the intimate sisterhood bond that they have.
Q: Has anything caught your attention since the year began?
A: We felt our spirit and hopes lifted with the new year, which was unusual; we had never felt this way before. We’re excited for what’s to come, but we have no idea what it is…
Q: Do you have any new year goals? What is one thing you’re bringing with you from last year – a quote, life lesson, a fashion statement.