I'm Not A Child, I'm 20 | Living Differently

Michelle Kish is 20 years old, but is regularly mistaken for a child. The reason? She suffers from an extremely rare genetic disorder called Hallermann-Streiff Syndrome which affects just one in 5 million people.

Michelle’s symptoms include a cranial-facial disorder, cataracts, and dwarfism. Here, she talks about her frustrations, as well as her career plans and what character traits she’d like in a boyfriend.

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[Melxdyuni]

“She’s one of the happiest 20 year old I know” I felt that

[HomestarRunnerX]

She should be a voice actress for cartoons. I'm not making fun of her, I think it would bring her a lot of happiness. Her voice is delightful.

[SpecialBooksbySpecialKids]

Michelle is an amazing person! Such an optimistic soul.

[---utfk]

I’m 24 and still don’t have a bf. We really do be out here. I hope you find love soon Michelle!

[ailurii]

Her positivity levels are what we should all strive for.

[jellocakes]

I went to high school with her. She was in my choir class and we were the same graduating class. She got a standing ovation at graduation

[StonagePwnage]

Her personal problems are not being able to ride the Six Flag rides, what a beautiful soul.

[olivedog]

Her wanting a boyfriend so bad, is so sad, it breaks my heart

[jadeschofield]

It's really sad to see someone who has a rare condition but she is so confident and outgoing!

[madalynkraft]

I love how she is so happy about herself. “I might not be the average 20 year old but that’s ok!”

[luvahadowsdolls]

That part where she mentioned she wanted a boyfriend really badly, because she's already twenty and her sister had a boyfriend in highschool....
Girl I'm 22 and still have never had a relationship. Don't worry, he'll come when the time is right!

[Kai-buzv]

“In a boyfriend I would look for...long hair...periodt”

and that’s on what? periodt love !

[Lavender_Louis]

Her Sister says "she is quite sassy" Michelle replies in the most sassy way possible: "no I'm not sassy!" 😂

[ivantroncoso]

“i would look for in a boyfriend...long hair...PERIODT”

[lillygrigg]

"I'm not sassy!" *She says, while being sassy.*

[NoelIsHereA]

I feel like she would be the coolest person to talk to

[lalateletubbie]

She is beautiful in her own way
She is special
She is unique
She is confident
She is positive

She is doing the right thing with her life

[kameron]

she’s adorable! i love her personality and she downright adorable, she seems so happy with life despite her differences.

[Love_tastic]

I love how the mother even has to correct herself. “She’s a wonderful child- *young lady* “

[hardcorehunter]

Don't stress over having a boyfriend sweetheart, I bet my wife will tell you sometimes she wishes she was single.