22-Year-Old Explains Why She's Stuck In The Body Of An 8-Year-Old | I Am Shauna Rae

When Shauna Rae was just a baby, she had surgery to save her from cancer, which has led to her life being very different from what her parents envisioned for her.
From Season 1 Episode 1.
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[@seanyoung9014]

I know a guy who has this same condition. He looks like he's 9 years old but I've known him for 30 years. The looks on people's faces when he hops down out of his customized Mercedes is always priceless.

[@Connection-Lost]

Ah, rich parents eh?

[@CiroDiMaRzio12304]

@@Connection-Lost Your brain indeed lost connection.

[@wo-olf]

@@Connection-Lost you know at 30 you can literally be a billionaire on your own right?

[@Mario7p]

@@wo-olf not with that guys brain (1st response)

[@bobafat2082]

@@wo-olf don't even have to be a billionaire to own a customized Mercedes.

[@alternator7893]

I feel really bad for her, not being taken seriously all the time must be awful.

[@ekoreko4271]

Do people take you seriously clown

[@Kirillissimus]

I believe it is much worse than just not being taken seriously. She must have a lot of physical limitations as well with thin and fragile bones, lack of strength to do any even somewhat hard work and so on. She will probably not be able to ever get pregnant and have kids as well. The situation is although not a complete tragedy but still no fun at all.

[@arandomstormtrooper5865]

@@Kirillissimus No husband too

[@TheEeefs]

Eh, you get used to it

[@buster2644]

@Cucker Tarlson I like ya name

[@smitha5022]

I feel bad for the fact that a grown man really won't be able to love on her in public without judgement and possibly getting in trouble.😭😭😭😭

[@tay-sd8nu]

Literally just thinking that, and I'm sure a lot of unhealthy men would be attracted to such a petite woman

[@McGregorsPlumbingandHeating]

You feel bad about something that'll never happen?

[@franny5295]

@Ryan That's exactly what I was thinking.

[@1jazzyphae]

@@tay-sd8nu 100% it's sickening how many predators are out there

[@random_duck1]

@Ryan not necessarily, you may not understand it but some people fall in love with others because of their personality too

[@MartyJackson]

“I know that my personality is rare” - beautiful moment, what a lovely woman.

[@MiaKKay]

❤

[@Mindgoblin5]

The fact that she can smile, laugh and genuinely enjoy her life as much as possible, despite how the world treats her; is truly amazing.

[@vampirethespiderbatgod9740]

Believe me, at least the world is not disgusted by her condition who start to ghost her once they know the condition

[@DubstepPLZ]

It’s not amazing. It’s just living

[@oliviastar3812]

@@DubstepPLZ exactly rt... I mean, what else is she supposed to do; wants to get on with things like the rest of the human race.

[@armondtanz]

She should go full metal/goth... tattoos-piercings dyed hair. Reeeally freak ppl out.

[@agamerin]

She could legit be a child actor without the restrictions of only being able to work a couple hours a day as a real child actor.

[@GabiN64]

True. If i had her condition i would be trying to do that or voice acting as well since she still retains her child like voice. She could literally make more money than most people just off this condition alone.

[@mazokuwarrior]

Unfortunate condition but gotta admit that it's a gold mine.. She'd be a perfect child actress without being an actual child.

[@ConstructionKronies]

Yes she could for sure👍 what a lovely family, wish them all the best!

[@thundersquid5715]

sus

[@ir489]

She could literally be the woman from ‘The Orphan’ movie 😭

[@toughguyver6986]

50 years ago she might would have died because of that terrible brain tumor. Medical staff that treated her did an outstanding job! She’s a miracle of life!

[@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606]

It was also because of that medical treatment that caused her growth issue, I wouldn’t say they did an outstanding job, more like they did what they could do for the time and that caused other issues

[@goodmorning2386]

@@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606 But at least she’s alive

[@KremitDeFrog]

@@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606 centered around negativity and a expressing negative outlooks such as this is only part of what's wrong with our world today.. your glass is half empty.. that's a path for a sad life because usually if you seek something with enough effort, you'll find it.. so seek out the benefit of the doubt, or that silver lining, instead.. it will change your outlook on life..

[@waverider6133]

Lol

[@venturacogrown6140]

shes not 50 years old..

[@mtbse789]

I feel her parents are the biggest problem. She seems very confident, with a great sense of humor, and her whole life is in front of her. I am seeing a future actor..especially the younger roles. Go for it young lady!

[@rodjjt7742]

Yeah doesn't seem like they have made peace with her being the way she is.

[@agro9999]

@@rodjjt7742 u ppl dont understand raising her. It's easy to cast judgement

[@rodjjt7742]

@@agro9999 there are people with children with more severe issues than this that show more grace and support than these people showed here. But anyway you have your opinion and I have mine.

[@harveypotter8749]

@@agro9999 oh i understand it. my sister has autism, ocd, and adhd. try combining all those into one child and raising it. but guess what. my parents are still the most loving kind people in the world and half never and will never talk down to my sister or be ashamed of her. im not either. this womans parents need to get over themseleves and support their daughter.

[@orthrusthetoad]

@@agro9999 you say, judgementally.

[@Tiberon098]

No one can truly understand what hardships she faces, yet she puts on a confident and positive face; it is truly humbling to see such real strength, we could all learn a thing or two from her.

[@josephhendrickson1022]

Now think of the entire world.. everyone has their hardships and we all put on a brave face.

[@Smurphenstein]

@@josephhendrickson1022 this is a bit different than the average person.

[@josephhendrickson1022]

@@Smurphenstein you think?.. everything is relative. Just because your average seems normal doesn’t mean another’s person average is..but I understand what you’re saying

[@replexity]

@@josephhendrickson1022 wise man. you’re gonna go far

[@agonb3156]

I think they mean this is something outside of her control, she didn’t choose to be born with these unusual physical characteristics.

[@ToddZilla813]

As a parent it is heart breaking to ever think about something bad happening to your kids. I'm glad she is living as normal as possible.

[@wombat5252]

How would she meet a guy though? Can a guy date her without feeling like a pedo? If other random people saw her with a man being affectionate, he would definitely get beaten up or even murdered because of what it simply looks like.

[@perilousnebula]

The saddest part for me is it seems the hardest part about it for her and the family are the societal implications and issues. It seems like if her voice was a little deeper she might be read more accurately, but this is a hard one. As a society we need to protect children, but she also deserves to live her life without judgement.

[@healingandgrowth-infp4677]

More so that she is blaming herself n feeling guilty. 😢

[@ToddZilla813]

@Johndoe I bet she's trade it in a hot second.

[@oliviastar3812]

@@perilousnebula thought they could deepen her voice with treatment - they do for others not even suffering her condition

[@LEFT4BASS]

The way the dad looks at and comforts her mom when she starts getting emotional is the purest thing I’ve ever seen

[@balzenhazelnut]

Imagine how many times her boyfriend would have to explain that she's actually 22. Must be awkward when they go out. I'm so proud of how she's persevered

[@antonyjharper31]

Yeh bet that’s difficult! He’d be at risk of getting beat up

[@mitzikolo]

@@aspirantdrummer doesn't mean her boyfriend is, although disturbing if that's what he's into.

[@aspirantdrummer]

@@mitzikolo just ignore my comment. I recently watched another video where she is explaining her problematic "dating live". Just go to show how much visually attraction plays in dating.

[@domingosjunior6805]

She dont grow,she still develop

[@rudra7615]

@@domingosjunior6805 tf are you on about? Her body isn't developed..just her mind

[@joebaumgart1146]

I used to date a girl with the exact opposite issue. She had pituitary giantism. She was 6'10. She has had multiple heart attacks due to it. I just talked to her the other day. She's got a husband and kids and seems really happy. I'm asexual and couldn't offer her that. I'm very glad she's happy.

[@laurenharris9832]

Wow

[@jazminindica5286]

@@justb-nme Lol ur the one seeking attention can’t even spell right ppl comment reason loll

[@retro_mxxn3334]

@@justb-nme ok..

[@smrtalc]

@@justb-nme Oh, great. another bitter old lady. what else is new?

[@queensade1325]

@@justb-nme *seek.

[@rudra7615]

Really makes a parent rethink the phrase “I wish you never grew up and stayed my lil girl”

[@her7498]

Idk the way her older sister spoke about shauna rubbed me the wrong way. And also the way the parents explained why they think she is jealous of Tara. Why can’t someone who is disabled lead a fulfilling life that might look different than their expectation? Even though she struggles, that does not mean that she is ashamed or jealous. I know that probably wasn’t what they meant, but it still made me hurt for Shauna.

[@LILDroidDEX]

It's called arrogance. she comes from a normal size family and so her parents can't fathom the fact that they have a child that's not normal. People can be nice but still have a heavy tone of ignorance and arrogance to their ego and personality.

[@bollagurl]

It didn’t even seem like she was jealous to me. Seems like she was happy for her sister

[@maxpayne4129]

Yeah that was pretty messed up and yeah that's exactly how they meant it.

[@peachbooks3199]

i think the sister was just teasing 😂 siblings tease each other all the time

[@mahleezy]

@@LILDroidDEX so you've seen 7 minutes of their life and feel like you can judge them? They've known that girl for 22 years. They've lived with her and seen her at her best and worst in life. You don't know how things are when the cameras aren't rolling. It is very plausible that she envies her sister.

[@jackal1115]

She should be making millions as an actor. No labor law restrictions. She can do horror scenes that wouldn't be possible for real children. She can do comedy where she can swear and make lewd comments without ethical concerns. Once she makes a few million dollars she could just pick a place to live and once she's been in once spot for a while people would learn to stop bothering her and accept her for who she is.

[@Juleru]

Not only that, she could also be in e.g. vampire shows or movies and there would never be a worry about the child actor becoming "too" old to play the role.

[@dmitrykim3096]

what if she is bad at acting

[@gamerulrafihd55]

@@dmitrykim3096 what if she gets better??

[@Goldfish_Vender]

@@gamerulrafihd55 What if she doesn't like acting?

[@jeffchen6517]

I wonder how much money she could fleece off of pedos with an onlyfans

[@labraballew7270]

This woman is so positive. There is no reason she can't live a normal life and feel love as well.

[@kurtwetzel154]

She can live a normal life but the world won’t let her based on judgement.

[@joseorellana4327]

@@kurtwetzel154 then maybe she shouldn't worry about the world

[@amaterasumaster8781]

@GerbKarma exactly cuz we as humans are so quick to judge, to label, and to ridicule that no one can really feel safe with loving someone like this woman and that's pretty unfair

[@toneyellison2102]

You are a amazing woman and I would love to meet you in person

[@TrueStrategicEyes]

They treat her like a baby

[@grandinquizitor7412]

Her dating life must be terrible. No man is going to feel safe with in this wicked society because of her condition. Then she having to constantly explain herself to keep him from getting hurt by people thinking he's molesting a child. This is terrible for her. Wow!

[@totallylegityoutubeperson4170]

Fine, I'll do it myself.

[@Norwoodg00ner]

I’ll step up

[@gianglai7346]

Tbf a man that is finding her attractive is pretty sus

[@moneyworthyideasllc6391]

@@gianglai7346 💯

[@GonkedShorts]

@@gianglai7346 true

[@TheTimcarry5]

This woman deserves better from her family. She deserves respect like the rest of us not to be looked down on for things she can't change

[@daregul8er]

Looked down on. Nice.

[@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621]

Shows that the family have got some internalized ableism then

[@matthewsmith1941]

That's what I was thinking when she said she can't drive I believe her parents are using her size to keep her from growing up and she chooses to believe them.

[@nathanwhite704]

@@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621 Most of the people in this comment section do too, saying she shouldn't be able to marry anyone because of her condition.

[@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621]

@@matthewsmith1941 also shows that she might have some ableism to unpack herself then

[@AyyoShyGurlTv]

As a parent, the fact that they try to make her life as NORMAL as much as possible shows you how much they love her. Really earned my respect!! ❤ this is all that matters. That, and a safe, healthy environment surrounded by nonabusive people. Amazing!

[@mrueck834]

@@anotherland2462 people with disabilities are more likely to be abused by close family. But even caring parents can get it wrong by trying too hard to protect. Not everyone's parents were great and its okay for people to appreciate parents when they are

[@dabear2438]

@@anotherland2462 The OP writes her kind thoughts and this is what you take from it? What a sad person you are.

[@HeckOffCommie]

That term usage of “non abusive people” seems like it speaks more about your experience than hers. I understand what you mean. I just think that the terminology is kinda strong to mean other people who may not be understanding. Not everyone who doesn’t fully understand shouldn’t be labeled a “abusive person”. Maybe you meant more by it and I didn’t fully see. My comment is to just reiterate that generalizing or strong language isn’t necessary. I don’t mean to criticize.

[@ARandomInternetUser08]

@@anotherland2462 you people that only like being negative I'd what's wrong with this world.

[@wombat5252]

How would she meet a guy though? Can a guy date her without feeling like a pedo? If other random people saw her with a man being affectionate, he would definitely get beaten up or even murdered because of what it simply looks like.

[@Josh-99]

I actually met someone with this condition many years ago when I volunteered at a school for special needs children. He was 25 years old but looked like he was 9 or 10; he didn't attend the school for academic purposes as he had long since graduated from college, but it was a convenient place for him to meet his physical therapist who also worked at the school. He enjoyed playing with the children as well, so there was an additional benefit. I couldn't tell you the reason for his condition, but he had a very positive attitude about everything. He knew that he needed to find a job where his diminutive stature would not be an impediment and so he learned how to be a computer programmer. Since I was in IT we actually had quite a bit to talk about. He was living a low-key life on his own, and that seemed to suit him just fine outwardly; but he mentioned how jealous he was of my relationship with my wife after he met her one time so I knew that he was actually quite lonely. I lost touch with him after I stopped volunteering at the school, but I hope that he managed to find someone who can love and accept him.

[@JohnSmith-sf2vu]

I feel for people who has to go through this. I had a childhood friend with this condition. Their problems with romance is obvious. I really don't know the solution, it's very difficult to find someone that's isn't in it for the fact that they resemble children.

[@rezq9109]

@@JohnSmith-sf2vu solution is to look someone with your condition. Like little people often do.

[@ACORNyMOFO]

@@rezq9109 what if the person that shares the condition is into it because they resemble a child.

[@redfox-zj5mn]

I ain’t readin allat 😭

[@zachAchzachzachzachzach]

just give him urs

[@djgoodot]

The age itself is setting in and it shows and it’s unfair, she seems like a genuine person all around, and being picked on by bullies and everything her whole life is a whole different level…. I think she’s awesome, needs more love and positive reinforcement from anyone and everyone…

[@jonbold]

Shauna needs to have her environment built to her scale, as she is fully functional. She is not alone, there are plenty of patients with similar issues.

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

I knew a grandmother that was just a bit too tall to qualify as a dwarf according to the government, so she didn't get any help. She was shorter than her pre-teen granddaughter. Governmental bureaucracy can be so absurd.

[@timepotato3045]

A little hobbit house all to her self

[@ireallyreallyhategoogle]

@@timepotato3045 get lost troll

[@timepotato3045]

@@ireallyreallyhategoogle hobbit holes are a vibe what are you talking about

[@ashleighelizabeth5916]

@@timepotato3045 it came across as condescending and degrading. May not have been your intent of course but a lot of people aren't going to realize that.

[@agentcodybanx8909]

She has such a great personality and a great attitude about her situation.

[@Howard0Chris]

Guess you weren’t paying attention to the video

[@ManOfCulture1992]

Best Loli ever ! Im a man of culture !

[@agentcodybanx8909]

@@ManOfCulture1992 bruh

[@jimmyjohnjuan]

@@ManOfCulture1992 if you say it then it's not true.

[@dermond1792]

@@ManOfCulture1992 having p3d0 tendencies does not make you a “man of culture”

[@raggeragnar]

Her positive attitude when she lists some benefits of her condition , makes me smile. Like : ”It is what it is. How do I make the best of it?”.

[@mlgmcdonaldsland7063]

Cringe

[@oliviastar3812]

I'm sure she's saying what people want to hear; and has bad days like anyone would.

[@raggeragnar]

@@oliviastar3812 : You’re probably right. We all have those days.

[@TheBorderRyker]

I can’t even begin to comprehend all the challenges she must have to endure. Total respect for this incredibly strong young woman.

[@s0la.scr1ptura]

There’s lots of positives to her size. She would be fantastic working with abused children as they may be more likely to open up to someone like her and tell their story.

[@jinz0]

she probably get bullied by the children

[@theblackknight8055]

@@jinz0 fs lol

[@aaron.6923]

So like a decoy

[@jinz0]

@Ford Simpson 😂 yea or get her doing the chimneys

[@nath7557]

@@pinkdollangel then she can do something else

[@katersss]

I’m 22 and I’ve been mistaken for a 13 yr old multiple times. I always get ID’d and I’ve been denied free samples because they asked where my parents were. Everybody always says I’ll be thankful later but they don’t understand how often you get looked down upon and underestimated. I finally got a job with NASA this past summer, and I feel grateful that I can at least do all the things I dreamed of doing.

[@z0mb079]

That's because u go everywhere on a razor scooter with a balloon and 2 pigtails lol

[@CY3ER]

Whaaat that's awesome! It used to be my dream to work for NASA.

[@tinytaigaaisaka2716]

Im 18 and i look 12,i get told the same thing

[@princesskadi7]

@@z0mb079 huh

[@sciencenotstigma9534]

My daughter got to do work there, on a fellowship! ❤. Congratulations! 🎉

[@jadrasibenik9063]

I'm looking at her and my mind is conflicted because she looks like a child, but the way she talks is all grown-up. I love her personality. Amazing young woman.

[@iloveowls90]

Yeah because she IS a grown woman! Dwarfism medical or not does that to people lol

[@theonef570]

Her face actually looks like a grown woman, she just has the body type of a small child.

[@georgeb.wolffsohn30]

Mom, stop beating yourself up. You did what you had to do to save your daughter's life! All in all you've raised a young woman to be proud of.

[@Dutch9604]

You could literally break some laws and run straight into a school and not be found.

[@eline_sandes]

As a 22 year-old who looks (face, height and body) and gets mistaken for a 12 year-old, I still can’t imagine how hard it must be for this girl to go through so much. Hope she’s staying strong and realizes how amazing she is!!

[@quantumjourney1]

Go be a ‘child’ actor while you still can!

[@Jay_P86]

You look pass 33

[@kylehubbard4202]

you look 30’s lol. don’t know what ur seeing

[@Werewolf.with.Internet.Access]

You look like you HAVE a 12 year old

[@frankfalkenburry5373]

@@kylehubbard4202 🤣

[@silvermoonbaby5622]

Shauna seems very emotionally intelligent. She appears to understand that her family harbors resentment towards her condition because of how other people react when they see her.

[@Myworld11653]

FBI OPENUP

[@jaxstax2406]

Because she's 22....

[@silvermoonbaby5622]

@@jaxstax2406Emotional intelligence has no correlation to chronological age. Not many 22-yr olds would be as understanding as her if they were in her situation.

[@silvermoonbaby5622]

@@Myworld11653 ?

[@jaxstax2406]

@@Anonymous24713 How is what I said simping when it's the exact opposite? My comment implies that there is nothing unique or extraordinary about her intelligence at her age while the OP said there was. You need extra help understanding things often don't you?

[@grovermartin6874]

She's lovely, well spoken, thoughtful. She has her mother's beautiful face and expressive features. Such wisdom springs from such sorrow.

[@64freight]

Bless this woman. I hope she lives a long and happy life. It’s awesome she has that sense of humor and tries to focus on the upside.

[@KOL630]

💯. As a Father of a daughter this breaks my heart and I hope she can find happiness despite her challenges. I can understand how dating could be complex though and people would pass judgement without fully understanding her situation. I wish her the best luck in the world 🙏🏻

[@bigships]

She will live a long and happy life as her immune system will never degrade (it stops repairing after puberty)

[@cdeezy2718]

She seems very down to earth. Deserves someone who will accept and love her.

[@WhiskeyOutpost0341]

I will

[@pimpinken8901]

That’s going to be tough never knowing if your partner is there because of love or just a closet pedo

[@barackputin]

Oh yes, very down to earth indeed

[@BidnessCat]

Pedophiles

[@diegofonseca6708]

The issue with that is the judgment and criticism and looks that would constantly come with the relationship.

[@FreakinSweet1987]

What an awful thing for someone to go through. I think the worst part is the idea that a meaningful relationship is basically impossible. How do you find someone that simultaneously accepts you having the body of a child, yet isn't "into" that kind of thing like a disgusting weirdo? And even if that person exists, you'd have to deal with a lot of presumptuous stares.

[@davidc2072]

They could move to China. She'd be average height there.

[@qwertygutierrez1293]

I know it's basically impossible

[@josharcher2718]

I saw an episode of law and order svu where someone had a condition like this. She ended up dating an actual pedo and I thought it was disgusting but by the end of the episode it did kind of feel like a weird match made in heaven. Still feels weird but I kinda get it

[@TheMasterd333]

Another person with dwarfism perhaps, height is one thing but aging will still happen.

[@foreverunknown369]

@@davidc2072 Yeah just move to china bro

[@codeninja1]

"Im probably like 4'2" lol shes awesome. I can imagine how tiring it is for the whole family being judged all the time. Hopefully she lives an exciting life.

[@Smurphenstein]

Three foot ten of woman, five foot ten of sass. Great that she still has compassion for her Mum and seems to recognize her struggles too.

[@Dreamscape195]

At her age it would be weird if she didn’t recognize her mom’s struggles too

[@yarpenzigrin1893]

@@Dreamscape195 It should be weird but you should realize just how much modern women lack self awareness.

[@wombat5252]

How would she meet a guy though? Can a guy date her without feeling like a pedo? If other random people saw her with a man being affectionate, he would definitely get beaten up or even murdered because of what it simply looks like.

[@QuarioQuario54321]

More like 6 ft 10 of a heart

[@kidzbop38isstraightfire92]

And 0.5 inches of the tightest little dirtstar ever

[@masonharkness6437]

She’s so self aware and emotionally intelligent. It’s unfortunate she has dealt with these hardship’s but like many ppl have pointed out in the comments there’s certainly opportunities out there for her to benefit from

[@angelredvivar]

Its like a child raised in the harshest environment She was thrown to the wolves only to come out on top with fur pelts

[@markfox1545]

Why do you believe the plural word hardships needs an apostrophe?

[@itube612]

She's amazing. Smart, well-spoken, positive and active! She's battling all the obstacles in her life with class!

[@DaGlitchMaster]

"Well spoken" she's 22 not 8

[@Rifyy]

Why are People talking about her like she’s eight. She’s 22

[@wombat5252]

How would she meet a guy though? Can a guy date her without feeling like a pedo? If other random people saw her with a man being affectionate, he would definitely get beaten up or even murdered because of what it simply looks like.

[@cube-nite]

Yeah because she's twenty-two. You're not really helping, talking down to her like she is 8 indeed

[@sirprize8572]

Y'all here acting like the average 22-year-old is "well-spoken." LOL

[@prasannalama7509]

What matters the most is her confidence. And her eyes are really beautiful.

[@vamnpyre]

❤️❤️❤️

[@sleepybirdcitrine501]

She does have very pretty eyes 😍

[@nglidk]

Ayo?

[@FuriouzDragon45]

🤔

[@paintballfloridaman1997]

AYo

[@Bali_Evie_Buns]

I'm so sorry that she and her family have to go through such difficult issues because of her condition. But, I also think she might be the most beautifully adorable human I've ever seen.

[@riskvideos]

She sure is taking it like a champ. Her situation is definitely extraordinary.

[@davidh5429]

"Taking it" I see what you did there

[@Killer-vi4ih]

She never talked about dating.... Would like to see how that works lol I would feel pretty uncomfortable dating her

[@widow237]

I’m really surprised this wasn’t caught before she was 16. Lovey young lady.

[@cannawhoopsass]

It was caught before she was 16. They just came to the conclusion that the growth hormones would no longer work when she was 16

[@ldnroses]

I think it was but the medication for her growth stopped working when she was 16 from my understanding? So idk maybe she thought she’d be a few years behind everyone else but eventually catch up. Gorgeous young woman hope she has a very happy life

[@iamthenews5624]

They caught it right away. Her growth stopped when it stopped

[@mircalehughes7412]

I think in a different video she explained she wasn’t taking the growth hormones consistently (she didn’t like it I think it made her sick) and that if she had took it consistently she would have been at least 5 ft. But yea due to not take the hormones consistently she stopped growing.

[@IslanderloverBKK]

@@mircalehughes7412 This is the exact reason. This videos of her are uploaded late to TLC Australia or is it just airing there? It's long been showed in the US and other parts of the world.

[@nerdfury6007]

I think this woman has a great personality and deals with her condition really well. I hope she gets to live a happy life regardless of all the things she has to deal with. With her attitude I think she'll be alright. :)

[@jackreacher8741]

Nah she's a brat

[@glennhubbard5008]

Imagine being caught with her in the back seat by a cop. A hard beating would follow before anything could be explained.

[@HappyBabushka]

My heart really goes out for her, she will always be treated like a child by everyone including family simply because she does look like a child. I hope one day she'll have at least a partial cure that'll allow her to look and sound her age even with dwarfism

[@joshspeed7794]

I think she should see if some measure of testosterone would deepen her voice so at least she could sound her age. Anything to give people a social cue that something is dif here.

[@THUNDERCAT37c]

Also I feel like at a certain age she will have wrinkles and make her face look older

[@AuraKumo104]

@@joshspeed7794 Testosterone would not be a solution. It would literally make her body start turning into a male body. She would grow a lot of hair, would develop more of a male body shape, grow an adam's apple, could go bald in the future like men, and would have a permanent male voice. My cousin is transgender and once he started talking Testosterone he looked and sounded like a normal guy. My cousin even has a beard and receding hairline. I highly doubt those side effects would be worth having a deeper voice for this girl.

[@JohnSmith-wx9wj]

@@AuraKumo104 That's a high dose. Women have testosterone too, just lower amounts.

[@hands-ongaming7180]

@@JohnSmith-wx9wj steroids are steroids. You sound like one of those body builders that says there natural because they only took steroids once.

[@PaulSmith-sb7sj]

I hope that Shauna is able to find the happiness that many of us have. What she lacks in height, she makes up in personality and exuberance.

[@jasonanno3881]

She’s in a rough spot as far as finding love. Most people into her are probably pervs and if someone normally genuinely was into her they might be kind of afraid because of what other people, myself included probably, would say. Seems like a nice person, just an unfortunate reality

[@JameMakesNoise]

Exuberance

[@gavster023]

When she has a boyfriend could be tricky for him

[@mikecyanide7492]

@@gavster023 that's downright ignorant. It's not tricky at all. The expression on her face cannot be made with an 8yr old mind. Any man worthy of her intelligence will be orders of magnitude past any insecurity.

[@gavster023]

@@mikecyanide7492 you miss understood me, I mean when there out in public restaurants bars ect people will think he's a pedo not knowing they will just jump to conclusions like the bar women.

[@atrautkpc1259]

I can't imagine her trying to date... I have an 8 year old daughter so the idea that she'd stop where she's at right now and 14 years from now she could have a bf and still look the way she does. She'd have to be careful not to be romantic in public... My heart definitely goes out to this family.

[@drzaius8430]

Yeah, have an ID ready.

[@Aliyah_666]

​@@drzaius8430 Unfortunately yeah, just because somebody looks young doesn't always mean that. It honestly probably hard to get any dates that aren't weirdos for her.

[@Air77Rhythms]

Was thinking exactly the same thing

[@whm_w8833]

Loli…

[@PedroGaio]

@@whm_w8833 shut up

[@reynery777]

She is stronger than most people, has a beautiful family that supports her, that's something that slot of families out there don't have. Wish her the best in life, not because she deserves it but because she ha earned it.

[@janepaulo6192]

Shauna, I can't begin to imagine how challenging your life must be. Please hang in there and try not to let these challenges get you down. You are beautiful and very special. May you have a wonderful and blessed life.

[@ElRayDelRio]

Amen 🙏🏼

[@alexcarney100]

I get told all the time that I look like a teenager (and I'm in my late 20s). I can't even imagine what it's like for her! Nothing she does can change the way people perceive her. She sounds like a mature, intelligent young woman, and I hope that her family eventually sees that. She doesn't deserve to live under their thumbs!

[@danceyrselfkleen]

You look 35 at least

[@adh2413]

​@@danceyrselfkleen 💀

[@jaky411]

Same I’m 32 and I still get carded a lot…

[@venusspacey9685]

Humble yourself. You are a nobody. Why not just say your age since you giving information that wasn't asked for. Be real with yourself cause now nothing you said was valid since you keep that vague part in there

[@donnyvandebeek6998]

Ignore the above comment, you look great and really young

[@tristancreed]

I can only imagine the challenges she's facing. There's the unwanted attention from the unwanted people. There's the constant need to prove you're capable despite appearances. There's the obvious loss of raw power that to me sounds unimaginable and horrible. And yes. Going to bars would be a challenge along with dating, going into tattoo parlors, and etc.

[@leroyj62]

Lol at the tatoo parlor part. Like how often is that going to affect her?

[@thegregitto]

Well...the raw power would likely be negligible at best regardless :/ it isn't really needed in 1st world countries anyways Edit: Not all the time anyways

[@tristancreed]

@@thegregitto It's kind of a half-perk/half poisoned chalice on its own. But it comes in handy.

[@thegregitto]

@@tristancreed right, I agree. I think most people have one experience where they are threatened on some level at least once, it's useful to have strength and knowledge of how to defend oneself.

[@draconite420]

yea, be hard for her to find a partner of the 'wanted' kind because there would be a huge public stigma of them being a cupple in public.

[@SirCutEmUp]

Heart goes out to those who go through things we could never fathom as a part of life ! Everyone deserves to find love !!

[@mixxbreedproductionz]

Everytime I hear this young lady's story, I feel so bad for her. Even though I'm sure she doesn't want that, I have extreme empathy for her. I fought with a brain tumor for 3 years, but I can only imagine what she has to go thru all the time. I especially feel for her when she speaks of the physical pain she's in at times. Hope she feels better everyday. Either way, she's awesome to be able to continue with a positive attitude. I know she has her down days. But my hat goes off to her and her perseverance.

[@vamnpyre]

❤️❤️

[@nicholaslindsey7087]

Hopefully she gets opportunities to go out without her parents with just her friends, and just experience more of the world. Meet new people! Someone that has such positivity should never be confined to just her family. Hope she keeps shining bright!

[@ghostbravo7127]

While that is optimistic, these days, there are so many creeps and dangerous people out there, and with her size and lack of strength due to medical conditions, it would be highly dangerous. My daughter is 6'5" 215 pounds, and I still can't help but remind her to take her Sig with her when she goes out, even if it is a short trip.

[@throwacnt7603]

@@ghostbravo7127 Not trying to be a dck, I understand that of course a mom will care for her daughter but it sounds like you may want to get checked for an anxiety disorder especially if you live in a "1st world" country. The odds of something bad happening are really, really low even for children walking alone. And "these days" are some of the days of the lowest criminality in human history (again, depends on where you live).

[@Shrimpyyyyyyyy]

@@throwacnt7603 you really shouldn’t tell people they should get checked for a mental illness, it’s extremely rude and condescending.

[@Shrimpyyyyyyyy]

I would assume things have happened before that make her parents worried. She is still just 22, your brain doesn’t fully develop until your 25/26 so although it may seem like her parents are restricting her, she is seeing that through the eyes on a inexperienced 22 year old.

[@throwacnt7603]

@@Shrimpyyyyyyyy I don't care. I'd rather she be healthy and have it checked if it's an issue for her than being "nice" online. Instead you'd rather be polite and weak while not helping someone just to not be rude. If she doesn't have anxiety she can just tell me to go f' myself (even if she does she can tell me to go f' myself tbh) and that would be just fine by me. I am done with pretending like not addressing or being direct with a person is somehow more moral or ethical. That's just weakness of character passing off as virtue.

[@lobotomykush5710]

I love her positive attitude.

[@JohnSmith-wh2ob]

That’s very difficult to go through but for her to still remain upbeat and personable and make the best of it definitely is absolutely admirable

[@kelliecanscan3364]

Why do her parents seem embarrassed by her?? Shes such a joy and a really amazing person.

[@DeeMontezx1]

I don't see that at all.

[@fergoka]

They don't seem like being embarrassed by her. The situations people causing them, both to her and her parents are emberrassing.

[@wozie9736]

They feel guilty more than embarrassed because they feel like it's thier fault

[@westmcgee9320]

People have strange interpretations of the same thing. I saw 0 embarrassment. I saw one guilty biological parent and a step-parent.

[@bascal133]

At first glance people see a ten year old wearing makeup heels sitting at the bar and they look right to the parent and judge the parents based on what they are seeing so that is a burden for sure

[@june1952]

I actually knew a girl who had something similar. Her body was almost stuck growing at around 4 years of age. Her older brother was just a couple years older, but while he looked his age, she still looked like a toddler. The worst part for her is that although she was unable to properly speak, I knew she could understand everything I was saying. She was still a 15 year old girl, but you would only know if you talked to someone

[@ds90seph]

That absolutely broke my heart. I would literally donate my body to these people if I could. Were it so easy.

[@itsDjjayyArt]

@@ds90seph or they can put their brain in a new body

[@Austin-ff3nt]

She is so lucky though to have a family so supportive and caring and conscientious about her issues, what a lovely family

[@a.espino8004]

I have a dear friend to me that lives near that has the same condition, she's 17 and looks like a 8 year old. I feel badly for her, but also respect her so much for going through it and staying strong. I also have respect for Miss Shauna for going through this too because it's certainly not easy.

[@shoresy6927]

You feel bad for them? Wow. Your some friend. What a terrible thing to say. Do you often start conversations with your friend like that?

[@sabji4519]

her mom is too hot mannn

[@HeckOffCommie]

No need to “feel bad” just understand and be humbled and grateful for the life you have. Strength comes from powering on and accepting life. Everyone has a struggle and everyone can gain strength. Life may sometimes knock us down but it’s us getting back up what matters. We can live or we can “feel bad”. I think we all want to choose to live.

[@a.espino8004]

@@HeckOffCommie I agree with all of that 100%, it's the mindset that matters

[@rwlsupersmut]

I'm a genius..i feel bad for everyone else. i look 20 years younger than i am. everyone else is diaabled. i am the future of evolution.

[@enuphsayd9746]

She can work perfectly with the police/detective dept.

[@stacys8729]

I immediately thought of acting, or a stunt double, but being a police officer and help to track down pedophiles would fit really well too.

[@hubertcumberdale2570]

@@stacys8729 yeah the downside is she literally can’t date anyone cause they are most likely gonna be creeps.

[@jakew4829]

Detective conan?

[@steve_anderson]

So if she marries a normal 22 year old guy they'll never have to work . They'll live off the law suit money they make when they check into a motel room on vacations and the cops break down the door expecting to "catch a predator ".

[@lambomatt2]

Bro true point live in California they would make millions

[@vls3771]

Your a strong and wonderful young lady ...well done to get through the difference in society and be you!! I'm inspired by you thankyou !!!

[@TheNightKing22]

I just gotta say it. I think the thing I REALLY feel bad for her with, is her voice. It'd be one thing if she was just how she is physically. But she literally sounds like a child also. May she find true inner peace. Many folks go through tough things. I wish her nothing but profoundly, prolific success.

[@youtubeSuckssNow]

She is basically the perfect child actor though, so there is stuff that basically only she could do.

[@TheNightKing22]

@@EvilKris I can't please everybody man, and I try to better myself every day. Clearly your soul needs some love if this is what hurts it.

[@fresia7878]

@@EvilKris Well considering the fact that there was more than one sentence in their comment makes your comment look even worse. Just what are you talking about?

[@fresia7878]

@@EvilKris you think you're smart, don't you? I think it's pretty common to say "their" if you don't know that person's gender. I don't know if this person is a guy or girl, what am I supposed to say??

[@turtellok4964]

@@EvilKris are you being serious?

[@JustinTyme33]

Very sad yet inspiring. She seems like a very nice young lady.

[@MsTellitlikeitis48WithTheTea]

She’s no different than a little person. Little people can do everything, they can drive cars etc. she just needs to dress her age wear heels wear things that a 22 year old wears.

[@Emily00Strange]

I agree, plus little people have pedal extensions for their cars so they can drive. I'm 5'0ft and the size of a 12 year old. I use pillows to drive. I feel like her parents didn't give the independence to help her into adulthood.

[@petitemaam]

@@Emily00Strange I'm 5'0. I just pull the seat forward and raise it all the way up 😂

[@stacydort4298]

I am 54 tall height

[@cc_snipergirl]

I was thinking the same. It's one thing to be stuck that way physically, but to be stuck like that in any other way is the responsibility of the family. I know it's a complex situation, and easy to say as an outsider, but if someone came up to me as her mom to berate me about how she looked, I'd go full mama bear. I'd call out how rude it was and explain to them her age and then refuse to answer for her. Make them talk to her. If it happened often enough, I'd just start carrying around business cards with the information and a request to stop being judgemental to strangers. Maybe I'd think about the comments lying awake at night, but I'd be damned if I let her know that. I'd still encourage her to dress and act her age. You need to teach a thick skin in a situation like that because that's what will help her most.

[@lorettascott5477]

I was 22 and I never wore heels tho I am short got mistaken for a 12 year old up till I was a Lil over 35ish she should not have to wear heels for other people's issues if she is not comfortable and somehow I think the mom might get even more flack!!!!

[@danellboy5757]

You can't even complain at the people who are questioning the mother because they genuinely think she's a child. It's rough

[@Strahbaerie]

That's incredible. She is incredible. Smart, beautiful and fantastic. She gives me actress vibes... like she would do well in film, probably. As if she's used to having eyes on her. Also, I've met and worked with several women very similar and they showed everyone just how capable they are despite so much negativity. Keep it up.

[@kombuchamooch]

I'd love to hear 2:50 uncensored, especially with the way everyone laughs after!

[@shaunhall6834]

Kindness is something we need so much in our society.

[@Craigox001]

Bless her heart. you're not abnormal you're unique and there's nothing wrong with that

[@MusicLover2116]

Dating must be extremely hard for her. It would be really hard to go out to places without worrying about how it would look. That said, she seems like a Phenomenal Woman.

[@Laocoon283]

Not to imagine the only people attracted to her are literally pedophiles...

[@morbidelm2783]

who cares

[@Laocoon283]

@@morbidelm2783 sigh life is so meaningless... nothing matters sigh I'm such an edgy jaded teenager

[@MusicLover2116]

@Morbid Elm Who cares? YOU apparently, since you’re clearly so desperate for attention you felt the need to make an unnecessarily rude comment. Would the Pouty Child like me to hold his hand while he cries to his Mother??

[@SoloDoloToker]

I wouldn't care she has the id to prove her age.... but I just couldn't ever be attracted to someone who looks like a child...

[@teiece7890]

That’s really heartbreaking that it’s so hard to go out with her family (or anyone), that people probably think she’s an 8 year-old dressed up in heels/makeup/mini-skirts. I mean they have probably had the cops called on them due to people thinking she was being trafficked. I feel awful they have to deal with that.

[@rafaelalodio5116]

I am 26 and a full grown man and my parents still treat me like a child at times, imagine if you have this condition.

[@Home_of_Heartes]

Her laugh gets me every time and I can't help but smile.

[@tyroneloki5131]

Her eyes are truly a window into her soul

[@petersaysthings]

She's taking it better than her parents for sure, which is amazing. Still, I can't imagine being stuck with those kinds of limitations, and your own parents perceiving you as a child. In a way, I get it. Psychologically, her appearance causes major cognitive dissonance. I do hope she's able to attain her independence though. But I'd be worried about what happens as she ages. Will her internal organs eventually grow and get too big for her body, or are there other concerns?

[@xena8_8]

The organs don’t grow anymore. At 22, she’s done growing

[@maryamali1447]

Your internal organs grow due to hormones from your pituitary gland so I doubt they'll be much growing

[@iloveowls90]

She stopped growing! She isn’t going to grow anymore!

[@allsmilesguy]

The pituitary gland affects growth of the whole body so no. Actually because she’s so small she’ll probably live longer than the average person. The oldest people in the world tend to be on the small side while large people don’t live as long

[@kiwi6421]

@@allsmilesguy Oh that's really interesting. Is that why women usually live longer than men?

[@gabrielwest999]

This opened my perspective on life. Best wishes for you Shauna, go girl live your life with big smiles.

[@ArcticBanshee]

It must be tough for her parents too.. I’m sure they trust her to be able to take care of herself but as soon as she walks out in public, she is very vulnerable physically. You cannot control what other people do. She needs a body guard.

[@gabrieltomete4751]

She lives in Rhode island, not Somalia

[@luvlyalya8545]

@@gabrieltomete4751 bro what

[@adeancousland2404]

@@gabrieltomete4751 its TLC Australia

[@tonyjones2612]

This is the only time a guy could tell a cop "she said she was 22" and not be lying

[@dexter131]

Tell us how you really feel....

[@myboatforacar]

If she has any interest in dating, I can't imagine how difficult it would be for her. I wish I could give her a hug.

[@EazyE11]

R. Kelly would be so confused.

[@louisastone3510]

I can't help but think it would attract the wrong people 😰 But then she has a strong personality and I'm sure she'll find someone/ someone will find her. She doesn't act 8 y.o. at all so I don't see why it wouldn't work out

[@mitthrawnuruodo1730]

@@louisastone3510 looks matter way more. A 25 yo male walking with her will INSTANTLY get the police on him

[@psychoapplesauceeater8562]

@@louisastone3510 why did her sister say there was a difference mentally?

[@AKinkySasquatch]

@@EazyE11 This made me laugh more than it probably should have.

[@Croat_Monarchist]

This mf gave her the biggest chair ever

[@Youknow-hy8pu]

I feel like many medical conditions should be taught in school. I feel like it would help people to know that not everyone is the same.

[@raphaelgarcia7365]

That's honestly a really great idea ✌🏼

[@sarahgumball8597]

Amen to this

[@joyced277]

This really is an amazing idea! I'm going to ask my daughter (the teacher) what she thinks about this. 🤓

[@randomlyentertaining8287]

Decent idea, wouldn't work in practice for two reasons. One being people just forget most of everything they learn in school if it's not needed in their daily life. I for one can't remember most of the algebra stuff I learned because I've never needed it and likely never will. Second is that people just don't care.

[@gardnerj44]

@@randomlyentertaining8287 that's how all of school is

[@kyrkbymannen]

She seems like a lovely personality and quite fun to be around. I hope she’ll be happy in life anyway.

[@IceCreamJones57]

What a sweet, genuine & thoughtful human being. Seems like many who have a kind of affliction are so quick to think of how others feel or are treated. I sure hope she has the luxury of always being surrounded by similarly selfless people to love on her & protect her if needed from the sick, selfish hurtful ppl out there

[@evoevannismo8141]

I genuinely feel bad for that woman and her family because it's neither their fault. She was born with it that she has no control over. I am her age with a learning disability let alone on the autism spectrum and my twin brother and I had some challenges growing up. Which by the way one time when we were like 16 years old, we were mistaken for looking like we're 22 or 23 years old because we were over 6 feet tall. So yeah we were mistaken as adults before but now since my twin brother and I are 22 about to be 23 in June, now we look like we're in college which by the way my twin brother is in college and I chose not to go to College. One more thing I'm 6'5 and my twin brother is 6'6 so sometimes people ask us if we play basketball. That gets old very quick.

[@pimpinken8901]

“We can’t have children at the bar” as if they didn’t already have permission to film, and told them what they were filming for.

[@gregs7519]

Seems like a great woman with a super personality. I wish her well in life!

[@jeremyhall2727]

Yeah she's cool

[@childofthesun8889]

i would love to know more about her. what a great family she has too. you know even with her physical challenges, she has what a heck of a lot of people don't have - a loving supportive family

[@nicksadowski3542]

My cousin has this. He's 20 and looks 12 years old.

[@_d4em0nium]

I relate to this girl so much, I was born with lower half problems, I've been 4'8" since I was in 6th grade. It really is unfortunate how people talk down to us because we're short, it's not like we can control it. And I even had surgeries done to make me taller, if I hadn't I'd probably be around her height.

[@midnightangel9818]

4'8" twins! 22 year old here too.

[@jessenunez7205]

I never understood people speaking down on people for physical reasons. I just see people as people tbh I let the attitudes of people speak for themselves

[@SleepyTraxy]

Same here, always the shortest among my friends, with the height of 148cm (4.85 ft)

[@holkn]

@La Fa they break your leg bones and stretch them out. Seriously

[@128chawanjaee6]

​@@midnightangel9818n 4.10 20 yr old here n yes ppl look down on me as well

[@jenp342]

Honestly, I think this is an inspiring story. No one should have to feel burdened or ashamed, for who they are. Don’t waste your time with rude and ignorant people.

[@stratejic1020]

Ah yes cuz we just have something in our brain that tells us exactly the age of everybody in the room, logic

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

All the heart felt compassion to this young woman and her family. What a difficult trial they all have to endure.

[@fairyhannz]

What a beautiful human being and a wonderful supportive and loving family 😘

[@MrDavidRicketts]

She deserves love..she seems very kind and genuine

[@eharper7]

I hope you continue to live your best life, Shauna Rae. Even if the ignorance of strangers tries to keep you from doing so. Remain positive and strong and don't let anyone keep you from being happy.

[@Hennyfrank123]

She seems super cool and down to earth for all she has to deal with. Hope she lives a long happy life :)

[@stevesteele3312]

Her personality and view on life is is just golden.

[@MoonliightHD]

She is more down to earth than others at her age 😂