I’m Not A Child, I’m 20 | BORN DIFFERENT

A 20-YEAR-OLD woman has a rare genetic disease that means she is regularly mistaken for a child half her age. Michelle Kish, from Illinois, USA, was born was Hallermann-Streiff syndrome, a condition so rare that at the time of her birth there were only 250 known cases worldwide. Her symptoms include distinct round, childlike facial features and a form of dwarfism that means Michelle only comes up to just above her sister’s waist. But despite requiring round-the-clock medical care, Michelle has flourished into a warm, bubbly adult, who loves playing on her iPad and hanging out with her dog Piper. Michelle now dreams of following in her sister Sarah’s footsteps and finding a boyfriend - ideally a long-haired man who is in touch with his emotions.

Video Credits:
Videographer / director: Adam Gray
Producer: Tom Midlane, Ruby Coote
Editor: Grant Hanson-Vaux

For more of the amazing side of life:

[jacobmoya]

“She knows she’s different but that doesn’t bring her down, ” this lady has my respect

[hannahbanana]

The way she reacted when she got a love to be her friend

[gybx]

Animals don't care what we look like.
Dogs don't judge humans the way we judge each other.

[gone]

Just Imagine you’re being depressed and she comes in with the questions
“Are you ok?”
“Is there anything I can do for?”
“You know i care for you”
“I love you”
I would be so happy because I knew someone was actually caring for me

[juliazielinska]

her spirit is so pure. i would 100% be her friend, i’m not even kidding.

[ussaini]

" I think I'm different from the average 20 yrs old, but that's okay " loved this sentece

[sjetnook]

4:19 " *what I look for in a boyfriend? long hair. period* "

[shashankjamwal]

I think she may not look like all of us but she has a heart 100 times clearer than us in age of 20♥️♥️

[rudymfarrej]

I feel bad. But at least she is still happy

[saintnicole]

Her mom constantly correcting herself to say young lady shows just how much Michelle's family cares for her. Her family doesn't want Michelle to feel trivialized and that's so important. I love this family, I love Michelle, and I love Piper.

[kiryuchan]

She brings tears to my eyes and strength in my heart. I wish her all the best in life, bless her.

[samarareyes]

I really feel bad for this 20 year old lady and I don’t get why people who have no heart and decide to call her mean names is just not right cause it’s really difficult to live a life like this like you can’t even imagine of what she is going through but god bless her she’s very positive and an awesome person

[junebugsjukebox]

she seems like she would be such a fun person to be friends with. she’s so sweet omg :)

[annakeshish]

I love her personality, she’s so bright...

[rushspixenfn]

When she said:
Im a different 20 year old but.. Thats ok





That warmed my heart

[Rr-qzrc]

“I want a boyfriend with long hair”

SIS PERIODTTT

[samayalvarez]

I never understand the thumb down on videos like this. Beautiful, strong young lady. God bless her

[AdamVonBadamMC]

she actually sounds like a great person

[panicattheeverywhere]

Why is it always the nicest people who have bad stuff happen to them... She seems so kind and cute I just wanna hug her!

[deathisnear]

She's wonderful. She is a inspiration to many. Take care Michelle.