The Twins Who Can’t Stop Eating

A SINGLE mother is struggling to cope with her twin boys who suffer from an extremely rare condition – which makes them eternally hungry. Stevie and Eddie Ahern were born with Prader-Willi Syndrome and autism, a devastating combination that leaves them prone to extreme anger and violent outbursts. The twelve-year-old, thirteen stone boys are becoming increasingly stronger and more stubborn meaning their mother Dianna Schatzlein-Ahern, 55 is considering involving the authorities. In order to stop them eating she has to lock up her refrigerator, cupboards, cat food and even cleaning products – which they have been known to try and drink.

Videographer / director: Ruaridh Connellan
Producer: Dan Howlett, Ellie Winstanley
Editor: Sonia Estal, Marcus Cooper

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[bellaluvv]

Poor lady she seems like she's doing all she can for her kids her husband was so selfish to leave her all by herself like this I hope and pray that things get better for her!

[justjo]

that poor mom :( I feel stressed just watching 5 mins of this.

[Noominoomi]

Aw queen mamma. It breaks my heart that she's on her own with her kids. I wish her and the boys the best

[corichin]

I can't imagine being "hangry" all the time. This takes so much strength. I hope medical science can find something to help relieve their suffering in the future :'(

[SurelyShirley]

she's a good mother, she's like an angel, this is really emotional. :(

[darr]

shes all alone. ...very sad...God give her the strength and

[ryaaaaaaaan]

I thought they were 14-15 judging from the thumbnail, but 12?!

[Diafour]

She looks great for 55! And a great mom doing her best ❤️

[katec]

They are only 12, I thought they were 18!!

[robinannaniaz]

how can a man leave a woman like her in this situation--
what a wus!

[kaikocymru]

Can't she get support? The poor lady is doing everything on her own

[wildabeatz]

I should really start studying for my math quiz tomorrow

[erwinsmith]

That's so sweet that they call their mom queen

[ilyaas]

They drink Gatorade? My mom won't even buy me flavoured water XD

[sterlingpuffer]

give that mom 5, 000 pats on the back! What she is doing day to day is more difficult then what we will do in our entire lives. She is amazing

[jennh]

For the people saying they should go on a Vegan diet, yes it would be spectacular, but remember she is a single working mother of two. Sometimes buying fruits & vegetables can be more expensive than a package of pasta... Especially for two kids who inhale their food.

[zunairat]

The mother is such a trooper, she seems like she is, and has went through a lot. God bless her.

[shannonarthur]

there should be more help available for poor familys like this. people can be so judgmental.

[tamara_tamara]

This mom is such a strong and Independent woman. I cannot believe how well she deals with these kids. She deserves so much love. 🏵️

[michelledoe]

They are such sweet looking boys though, that poor mom, props to her for doing it on her own.