22-Year-Old Explains Why She's Stuck In The Body Of An 8-Year-Old | I Am Shauna Rae
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2022
- 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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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.
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.
Unfortunate condition but gotta admit that it's a gold mine.. She'd be a perfect child actress without being an actual child.
Yes she could for sure👍 what a lovely family, wish them all the best!
sus
She could literally be the woman from ‘The Orphan’ movie 😭
It's crazy to think that the worst part about her condition, isn't actually her condition. It's how the world treats her.
Hey, I can recognize she's a fully grown woman. But I'm not dealing with police questioning any time I meet someone, it ain't worth it.
@@stevenyoung9738 holy ikr. Imagine dating. Like first you have to make sure the guy isn't just in it for some sicko reason, but then there's also this problem too. You would legit get police on you just for dating her 😂
Everyone's going on about body positivity but then discriminate against people because of their height
@@kevintrang6447 because most of the time it's virtue signalling not positivity
@@kevintrang6447 This isn't just about her height, it's that she looks like a prepubescent child.
I hope she never visits an anime convention
w-wanna see my katana collection
💀
This is what the body positivity movement is supposed to be: accepting natural bodies that can’t be changed, and not making people with bad habits and bad lifestyles feel nice
I appreciate that. I got cerebral palsy, and while it’s mild, it’s still a chore to accept that it makes me more prone to injury when I exercise.
Agreed
True the sentiment has been hajacked to absolve some people of their personal responsibility
Yes if it’s a natural thing that can’t be changed. But if someone decides to be a total pig and go about it doing things in a absurdly unhealthy way but then call it body positivity???……. That’s when a line should be drawn and that’s what seems to be happening now a days
Her parents need to come to terms that this is normal for her and also stop looking at her as a child she’s not significantly amazing because she’s got the chair as much as it is inspiring I’ve seen a guy with no hands open cans and play video games on console better than I can and that amazed me, she needs to spread her wings.
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.😭😭😭😭
Literally just thinking that, and I'm sure a lot of unhealthy men would be attracted to such a petite woman
@@tay-sd8nu all the peds
You feel bad about something that'll never happen?
@Ryan That's exactly what I was thinking.
@@tay-sd8nu 100% it's sickening how many predators are out there
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.
Ah, rich parents eh?
@@Connection-Lost Your brain indeed lost connection.
@@Connection-Lost you know at 30 you can literally be a billionaire on your own right?
@@wo-olf not with that guys brain
(1st response)
@@wo-olf don't even have to be a billionaire to own a customized Mercedes.
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.
💯. 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 🙏🏻
She will live a long and happy life as her immune system will never degrade (it stops repairing after puberty)
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!
Fine, I'll do it myself.
I’ll step up
Tbf a man that is finding her attractive is pretty sus
@@gianglai7346 💯
@@gianglai7346 true
I feel really bad for her, not being taken seriously all the time must be awful.
Do people take you seriously clown
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.
@@Kirillissimus No husband too
Eh, you get used to it
@Cucker Tarlson I like ya name
You can tell by how she speaks and articulates her words that she's a grown woman.
I actually knew a couple of 8 year olds who spoke as well as she did in 2 languages to boot. Can't tell the age by articulation. Some actually are that smart.
@@paul16451 nah her demeanor and the way Carrie’s herself isn’t like a typical 8 year old. They’re way more childlike
Who cares! She's a grown woman that looks like a child. Would you date her?
No way so she told you she's 22 but you only believe her if she acts how you think she should?
@@iamzay4938 and 98% of the time I would agree with you. But these rare 8 year olds that I mentioned, you truly couldn't tell. If you heard them on tape without seeing them, and speaking both languages, you would not be able to tell that it was children speaking.
Very sad yet inspiring. She seems like a very nice young lady.
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…
My little brother had a rare genetic disorder called Bloom’s syndrome. He was 31 when he passed away (29 days ago) and was 4’5 and 60 lbs. I understand this young woman’s struggle, my brother was often treated as less than, not capable, had his intelligence questioned, talked down to, etc but he never let it stop him. He lived a full life and a normal life. I miss him so much
My condolences❤️
Did the disorder cause him to pass away
F
Take a hug
Sounds like he had a great sister.
I hope she lives a long and fulfilling life.. she’s gonna be the youngest looking 80 year old the world will ever see.
Or saddest looking
Or just shortest
I doubt she will still look like a child at that age she will look like a very short old lady I just hope she can find love and happiness.
@@mrdisaster5880 same
She will lookalike Benjamin Button at the end...
The way the dad looks at and comforts her mom when she starts getting emotional is the purest thing I’ve ever seen
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.
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.
Believe me, at least the world is not disgusted by her condition who start to ghost her once they know the condition
It’s not amazing. It’s just living
@@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.
She should go full metal/goth... tattoos-piercings dyed hair. Reeeally freak ppl out.
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.
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.
It didn’t even seem like she was jealous to me. Seems like she was happy for her sister
Yeah that was pretty messed up and yeah that's exactly how they meant it.
i think the sister was just teasing 😂 siblings tease each other all the time
@@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.
When she said at 16 her world shattered....my eyes filled up and let out this liquid of empathy....my heart hurts....
“I know that my personality is rare” - beautiful moment, what a lovely woman.
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!
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
@@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606 But at least she’s alive
@@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..
Lol
shes not 50 years old..
I feel bad for her, but at the same time i feel tremendous respect for her strength. To have been through so much and still have that kind of hope and positivity, she truly is an amazing woman. I hope that she will finally get the acceptance she deserves.
She is seriously missing out on major money in a certain market. Just saying.
If she looked 14 years old then why are you dating them? 🤔
@@BLACK_LIVES_MATTER64 not saying that. Saying there is certainly corners of the internet she could cash in on.
@@absolutely1337 right? I feel horrible for even thinking it.
At least she wouldn’t be spreading her bad genes any time soon
She is so lucky though to have a family so supportive and caring and conscientious about her issues, what a lovely family
She's lovely, well spoken, thoughtful. She has her mother's beautiful face and expressive features. Such wisdom springs from such sorrow.
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!
Yeah doesn't seem like they have made peace with her being the way she is.
@@rodjjt7742 u ppl dont understand raising her. It's easy to cast judgement
@@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.
@@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.
@@agro9999 you say, judgementally.
Her family is really demeaning about her condition. She literally can’t help it, but she’s being infantilized.
She feels like she can’t wear makeup because her mom will feel bad if people talk. And her sister basically called her slow despite their age difference only being 2hears.
My little sister is “older” than me maturity wise because I was way more sheltered and emotionally abused than she was. She got to experience life in a way that I didn’t, so of course I’m behind her in everything. Its something you get used to
I guess you just have look at it in there eyes they are really protective of her so would I be but she is a woman and you have to let her be a woman that's what she wants
Yes I also found it 'arrogant' of her sister the way she talked like: I am emotionally, physically and spiritually older or something.. Did not feel loving to me..
Also the mom crying like she is not going to be okay in this life. Ofcourse she feels that way but it is not really a strong and positive look on it.
@@leeleeb7413 My little sister acts older. I have various disabilities. I am not slower intellectually but I am socially.
The things is, she seems fine and okay with life, it’s her family shes worried about. It didn’t seem like she was jealous of her sister.
You could literally break some laws and run straight into a school and not be found.
Heart goes out to those who go through things we could never fathom as a part of life ! Everyone deserves to find love !!
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.
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.
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.
More so that she is blaming herself n feeling guilty. 😢
@Johndoe I bet she's trade it in a hot second.
@@perilousnebula thought they could deepen her voice with treatment - they do for others not even suffering her condition
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.
Wow
@@justb-nme Lol ur the one seeking attention can’t even spell right ppl comment reason loll
@@justb-nme ok..
@@justb-nme Oh, great. another bitter old lady. what else is new?
@@justb-nme *seek.
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.
She has my respect I hope she goes far.
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
Yeh bet that’s difficult! He’d be at risk of getting beat up
@@aspirantdrummer doesn't mean her boyfriend is, although disturbing if that's what he's into.
@@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.
She dont grow,she still develop
@@domingosjunior6805 tf are you on about? Her body isn't developed..just her mind
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.
Now think of the entire world.. everyone has their hardships and we all put on a brave face.
@@josephhendrickson1022 this is a bit different than the average person.
@@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
@@josephhendrickson1022 wise man. you’re gonna go far
I think they mean this is something outside of her control, she didn’t choose to be born with these unusual physical characteristics.
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 !!!
I love her positive attitude.
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
Looked down on. Nice.
Shows that the family have got some internalized ableism then
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.
@@aussiefurbymogwaifan6621 Most of the people in this comment section do too, saying she shouldn't be able to marry anyone because of her condition.
@@matthewsmith1941 also shows that she might have some ableism to unpack herself then
Massive respect for accepting who she is.
why wouldn't you?
@@kk-qu1zc cause it’s hard when you’re different than everyone else
"Accepting who she is" Okay she's short? She has to show people her ID sometimes and needs help reaching the top shelf. What a hero.
@@acatwithaids5398 How's it feel to be heartless?
@@bobbyadkins6983 feels way better than virtue signaling
This opened my perspective on life. Best wishes for you Shauna, go girl live your life with big smiles.
Bless her heart. you're not abnormal you're unique and there's nothing wrong with that
She has such a great personality and a great attitude about her situation.
Guess you weren’t paying attention to the video
Best Loli ever ! Im a man of culture !
@@ManOfCulture1992 bruh
@@ManOfCulture1992 if you say it then it's not true.
@@ManOfCulture1992 having p3d0 tendencies does not make you a “man of culture”
This woman is so positive. There is no reason she can't live a normal life and feel love as well.
She can live a normal life but the world won’t let her based on judgement.
@@kurtwetzel154 then maybe she shouldn't worry about the world
@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
You are a amazing woman and I would love to meet you in person
They treat her like a baby
She seems amazing to be around! Funny and kind. 🥰
She should seriously be a permanent child actor. She would get so famous and make a ton of money. She could be in an Orphan spin-off series!
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.
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.
what if she is bad at acting
@@dmitrykim3096 what if she gets better??
@@gamerulrafihd55 What if she doesn't like acting?
I wonder how much money she could fleece off of pedos with an onlyfans
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.
she probably get bullied by the children
@@jinz0 fs lol
So like a decoy
@@fordsimpson2792 😂 yea or get her doing the chimneys
@@pinkdollangel then she can do something else
I love her soul she's funny and seems very cool to be around
PRAYING for this lovely young lady
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.
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.
A little hobbit house all to her self
@@timepotato3045 get lost troll
@@ireallyreallyhategoogle hobbit holes are a vibe what are you talking about
@@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.
You can see the maturity in her eyes and her expressions.
Also hands, knees down and nose arch to eyes.
Nah this is a child
@@omensoffate Like you're being right now?
"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.
No matter what, you’re beautiful, you are an example of how strong people can be!
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.
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.
@@JohnSmith-sf2vu solution is to look someone with your condition. Like little people often do.
@@rezq9109 what if the person that shares the condition is into it because they resemble a child.
I ain’t readin allat 😭
just give him urs
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?”.
Cringe
I'm sure she's saying what people want to hear; and has bad days like anyone would.
@@oliviastar3812 : You’re probably right. We all have those days.
What a brave young woman loving what must be a nightmare. Your heart goes to out to her, poor lass.
Bless you....Your a beautiful human ❤️
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.
That's because u go everywhere on a razor scooter with a balloon and 2 pigtails lol
Whaaat that's awesome! It used to be my dream to work for NASA.
Im 18 and i look 12,i get told the same thing
@@z0mb079 huh
My daughter got to do work there, on a fellowship! ❤. Congratulations! 🎉
In my 20's I dated a girl who was 4'8" and she was often treated differently and stared at.. This young woman's challenges can't be easy to deal with. She looks very resilient and strong mentally, koodos to her!
How’s going with this girl you dated??
@@Bodykeez1 "dated"
Hol up-
how...old was she
Bald and bearded the difference is the girl you dated was 13 and this woman is 22
This person has a very strong and beautiful soul
Wow, this was an interesting story. Honestly makes you count your blessings, but I’m glad she isn’t wallowing in self-pity. Her situation is difficult but she’s living, and most normal people don’t even know how to do that.
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!
as a comment reader, this comment is redundant. are they going to make her life horrible? any normal parent is going to do the same thing.
@@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
@@anotherland2462 The OP writes her kind thoughts and this is what you take from it? What a sad person you are.
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.
@@anotherland2462 you people that only like being negative I'd what's wrong with this world.
I listen to her for only a minute and I perceive a "grown up" personality. I almost stop noticing her physical childishness. I hope enough people can see her like that in real life the way we see her here.
I'd like to know more. Gonna keep watching those videos. A deep story. Wish you the best, Shauna.
Exactly dude she doesn’t even have the demeanor of a child at all
i agree
It's just the voice for me that's hard to get my mind to realize she's 22
She doesn't look like child, but a teen.
I feel like dating for her is impossible tho.
What an amazing human being !❤
Beautiful young woman sharing her story. I hope things change for the positive for her. And that she finds someone PERFECT for her. The cruelty and audacity of people (making rude comments to the mom and glaring at them) is what makes the world sour. Mind your business.
That's not a Young women that is a young child please stop calling a children women because they are not
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.
Yeah because she IS a grown woman! Dwarfism medical or not does that to people lol
Her face actually looks like a grown woman, she just has the body type of a small child.
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.
FBI OPENUP
Because she's 22....
@@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.
@@Myworld11653 ?
@@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?
Her attitude about the whole thing is badass and inspirational.
She's one of a kind.. She's beautiful and amazing.. I hope and wish all the best in life for her. 🤗💖💖💖🤗
It’s impressive how strong she and her family have to be EVERY single day. It doesn’t sound easy but I think they’re all doing a great job.
Her mother is one strong lady, the daughter as well.
And her dad and other family’s
@@lathafalls7675 she is hot
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.
They could move to China. She'd be average height there.
I know it's basically impossible
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
Another person with dwarfism perhaps, height is one thing but aging will still happen.
@@davidc2072 Yeah just move to china bro
This makes me sad because you can tell she’s a really nice and sweet girl and just wants to be treated like a “normal person.”
Imagine being caught with her in the back seat by a cop. A hard beating would follow before anything could be explained.
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.
At her age it would be weird if she didn’t recognize her mom’s struggles too
@@Dreamscape195 It should be weird but you should realize just how much modern women lack self awareness.
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.
More like 6 ft 10 of a heart
And 0.5 inches of the tightest little dirtstar ever
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.
Lol at the tatoo parlor part. Like how often is that going to affect her?
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
@@thegregitto It's kind of a half-perk/half poisoned chalice on its own. But it comes in handy.
@@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.
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.
Beautiful. I hope she can find love(and that love is worthy of her and that person isn’t in it for the wrong reason..)
What’s hard is living in a world that’s broken and cruel at time
What would be the right reasons? Nobody who's not a nonce would be able to rationalise that.
@@carlisroy6666 she would need someone with the same condition as her so it would be like 2 kids dating
I wish her and anyone that feels different or less than; all the love and positivity and strength to endure in the world.
This woman is super cool tbh. She is living her life and so well spoken. Despite it all she's pushing forward. All the best to her! 😄
So well spoken? She’s 22 bruh.
She's a girl dude
She's a child dude
@@BANDZ-mj4hd I'm 21, I'm not a child. She's not a child because she's sub 4 foot.
@@BANDZ-mj4hd what are you talking about. Did you watch the video. She’s 22 with a dormant pituitary gland which makes her look eight. Pay attention
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!!
Go be a ‘child’ actor while you still can!
You look pass 33
you look 30’s lol. don’t know what ur seeing
You look like you HAVE a 12 year old
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That just made me cry...
I don't know what is about her, but not feeling normal is just make me really really sad
I hope one day she feel completely normal
She sure is taking it like a champ. Her situation is definitely extraordinary.
"Taking it" I see what you did there
She never talked about dating....
Would like to see how that works lol
I would feel pretty uncomfortable dating her
I can’t even begin to comprehend all the challenges she must have to endure. Total respect for this incredibly strong young woman.
She is still a happy girl. Her family love her unconditionally
She's a beautiful intelligent young lady who -- I think-- can accomplish just about ANYTHING she sets her mind to! GO OUT AND CONCUR THE WORLD MY DEAR!!!! YOU'VE GOT THIS!!!!
She's amazing. Smart, well-spoken, positive and active! She's battling all the obstacles in her life with class!
"Well spoken" she's 22 not 8
Why are People talking about her like she’s eight. She’s 22
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.
Yeah because she's twenty-two. You're not really helping, talking down to her like she is 8 indeed
Y'all here acting like the average 22-year-old is "well-spoken." LOL
She seems very down to earth. Deserves someone who will accept and love her.
I will
That’s going to be tough never knowing if your partner is there because of love or just a closet pedo
Oh yes, very down to earth indeed
Pedophiles
The issue with that is the judgment and criticism and looks that would constantly come with the relationship.
I'm so sorry you have to live through this 😢
She’s a sweetheart 🙏🙏🙏
What matters the most is her confidence.
And her eyes are really beautiful.
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She does have very pretty eyes 😍
Ayo?
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AYo
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.
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
Exuberance
When she has a boyfriend could be tricky for him
@@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.
@@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.
She is so beautiful I hope she meets someone who really sees her for her
The issue with that is that people will assume that the guy is dodgy for dating her even if he’s not
Glad she stays generally positive about her condition
I love this woman. She has fought through so many battles and still has a fantastic attitude. Her inner strength is incredible.
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.
@@wombat5252 Dating is the only difficulty you see?
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
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.
Also I feel like at a certain age she will have wrinkles and make her face look older
@@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.
@@AuraKumo104 That's a high dose. Women have testosterone too, just lower amounts.
@@JohnSmith-wx9wj steroids are steroids. You sound like one of those body builders that says there natural because they only took steroids once.
I have a similar condition to her, though I stopped growing at 14 and never had a tumor. I think it’d be cool to meet her one day, since I’ve never had anyone else to relate to on this front and I imagine she hasn’t either.
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.
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she could write an incredible book with this story. I would love an autobiography on the challenges she faces and her triumphs
No that's too old school nowadays
@@ryanjowett2623 books are detailed and timeless; videos like this will disappear and can only scratch the surface of such a very deep and interesting life.
Challenges she face = showing ID when at the bar
Yeah that'd make a real zinger of a book.
@@xonvereher2846 M'lord is speaking facts
@@acatwithaids5398 ??? You really think that’s all she’s been through?
Happy your seeing things on the bright side 😊 sometimes when we have difficulties in life and I’m talking from experience as I suffer from severe epilepsy we always got to look on the brighter side of life 😁
I watched the video. I believe you can do anything. Never feel guilty about anything. Live your life to the fullest. I think you are awesome!
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. :)
Nah she's a brat
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.
She is basically the perfect child actor though, so there is stuff that basically only she could do.
@@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.
@@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?
@@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??
@@EvilKris are you being serious?