The Woman 'Stuck' Inside the Body of an 8-Year-Old | I Am Shauna Rae

Shauna Rae may look like a child, but she desperately wants to be treated like an adult. I Am Shauna Rae follows Shauna as she navigates the extraordinary challenge of trying to live a normal adult life despite her appearance. Diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer at six months old, Shauna’s treatment allowed for remission, but resulted in a side effect no one predicted – she stopped growing. The chemotherapy made her pituitary gland almost dormant, leaving Shauna with a childlike appearance and standing at only 3 feet and 10 inches tall-- the average size of an 8-year-old. Except, Shauna is 22.

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[Nocturne]

She could become the ultimate child actress, especially in a franchise or sitcom: no need to worry about her not looking 8 years old anymore no matter how much time passes

[BlackBruceLeeTheGreatDekuTree]

It sucks for both parties because anyone she dates that isn't smaller and looks her age will come off looking like a creep in public...

[JohnDoe-pdjo]

“I’m not a little girl, I’m a woman.” The level of sass in that is hard not to laugh.

[MrTwinkieeater]

I've met adult women with personalities that were that of an 8 year old. This is way easier to grasp.

[thestifmyster]

If I met her on a date I’d immediately expect Chris Hansen to come out of the shadows with a one liner.

[lizaf]

God her voice is so young as well. She could do voice acting in childrens cartoons

[simonescarantino]

I’m happy to see she’s surrounded by people who love her

[jessebrucepinkman]

2:14 I can’t concentrate with all the red and blue lights blinking outside my window

[ambercason]

Bless her heart. It’s not like dwarfism where she’s just short but is still clearly an adult. She has the body, face and voice of a child. I hope she finds true happiness.

[michaelnutt]

*at a restaurant*

Server: “Kids eat free!”

Shauna: “😏”

*Server serving Shuana at the bar later*

Shauna: “It’s okay, I’m 22.”

Server: 👁👄👁

[erictaylor]

This happened to a friend of mine in high school. But she was 12 at the time, so slightly more mature. But she still looked like a 12-year-old when she was 18.
Sadly she didn't reach age 22. Her cancer came back and she passed away not long after her 21st birthday.

[mibeatleman]

If she had a show of her own, I'd bet she'd be a hit. She's got that sass without being overbearing.

[IrishAmericanGenXer]

I cant imagine how frustrating it has to be to forever be treated as a child by everyone she meets.. I wonder how it will affect her as she ages more and more.

[_PAIGE]

Her voice alone would make anyone think she’s a child. She send like a whole lot of fun 🥰

[cysecgnz]

She seems so sweet. Truly wish her all the best.

[JoeCnNd]

It sucks because anyone she dates will be labeled a creep.

[mizzysparrots]

She even has the voice of a child!

Edit : it never fails that whatever comment I make on any YouTube video, a fight breaks out in the replies that has nothing to do with the comment. Yall need to chill 😅

[BlackWomen]

Its Awesome that she's embraced her adulthood and womanhood. She did say she attracts a bunch of freaks, so God help her.

[panqueque]

Imagine having to explain your condition every time you want to buy alcohol or go out to a bar. Even if you bring friends with you to back up your story, it's gotta be a hard sell for most bouncers.

[firebladetenn]

I wish her all the best... I legitimately do. I hope she succeeds in whatever she aims to do with her life.