TLC’s new reality show ‘I Am Shauna Rae’ features a 22-year old woman that is “stuck” in the body of a small girl. She documents her struggles to become an adult, despite the fact she appears on the series.
Shauna Rae suffered stunted growth as a result of being diagnosed with brain cancer at an early age. At 3 feet, 10 inches tall, she is the average height of an eight-year-old and is frequently mistaken for a child.
In the trailer of her new series, she states that if you looked at me you’d think I was just a normal little girls doing ordinary little girl stuff with my crazy, fun family.
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Shauna Rae (22-year-old) is stuck as a child in her body after she was diagnosed with cancer.
She is documenting her struggle to lead a normal adult life in the new TLC reality series ‘I Am Shauna Rae,’ which premieres on January 11
At three feet and ten inches, she’s the height of an average eight-year old. She’s often misunderstood for a child.
“But, the truth of it is that I’m no little girl. It’s a woman. A 22-yearold woman trapped in an eight year-old’s body.
Shauna was 6 months old at the time she was diagnosed and treated for a rare type of brain cancer.
“My pituitary was almost completely destroyed by chemotherapy,” she says. “The doctor said that I had stopped growing.” My bones have fused and I am now 3 feet 10 inches tall.
Shauna is a docuseries that follows her as she attempts different things like going to bars, getting a tattoo and working out at a fitness center. In each case, Shauna is mistakenly identified as a child.
Shauna was just six months old when her rare brain cancer was discovered. She was treated with chemotherapy which stunted Shauna’s growth.
In the trailer, she says that chemotherapy made her pituitary gland almost dead. The doctor informed me that my growth was over.
Shauna’s mother, Shauna, tearsfully confesses to feeling ‘almost guilty’ that her appearance will make her struggle for her entire life.
Shauna believes her parents are overprotective. She is determined to be independent.
It has made it difficult to date her due to her young appearance.
According to her, “My relationship status has been single” ‘I attract creeps, a**holes, and idiots. Although it is frightening to be out there and take the risk to find happiness, it can also be scary.
Shauna is shocked to discover that her blind date was actually Shauna. He confesses to thinking he was being punked after Shauna walks up to him and introduces herself.
Shauna’s mom tearsfully acknowledges in the trailer, that it has been challenging watching her deal with adulthood.
Shauna must sit on a stool in order to apply her make-up to the bathroom.
When she orders a drink, the trailer shows that her mother tells her children cannot sit at the bar.
The gym staff also misunderstands her for a child and responds in a similar manner.
“I feel almost guilty she will go through all this,” she said. “So, all I can do to protect her.
Shauna believes her parents are overprotective. Before she goes to the brewery with her friends, her father grants her the third degree.
She states that she wants more autonomy from her family, as it is impossible for me to travel anywhere without being asked questions.
She tells her friends that her parents are planning to buy her a home with an added room for her.
She goes on a blind date with a guy who admits that when she presented herself, he believed he was being punked.
She enjoys cocktails just like every other woman of her age throughout the trailer
Shauna declares, “I am determined to make it my year to shine,”
‘No. Your friend demands that you tell them “No.”
She also enjoys a lesson in pole dancing and some cocktails just as any other young woman.
As she sip champagne, she claims she’s been told that Is a “fun drinker.”
Her mom said, “I don’t know whether I’m ready to let her leave, but she must be let go.”
Shauna states, “I am determined to make it my year of shining,”