Summary of 22-Year-Old Explains Why She's Stuck In The Body Of An 8-Year-Old | I Am Shauna Rae

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Shauna Rae is a 22-year-old woman who is physically and mentally stuck in the body of an 8-year-old. She has a very aggressive tumor that was discovered when she was only six months old. Despite her unique circumstances, she leads a full life but feels a little resentment towards her younger sister, Tara, who is doing well in life. Shauna is also nervous about entering an adult environment, as she is constantly asked for identification and has to climb stairs. She is getting married soon and is excited to be a bridesmaid for her older sister.

• 00:00:00 Shauna Rae, a 22-year-old woman, describes her unique physical and mental situation as a result of a very aggressive tumor that was discovered when she was six months old. She goes on to explain that, despite her unique circumstances, she is still an adult and leads a full life. Her friends and family, however, are mostly independent and she feels a little resentment towards her younger sister, Tara, who is doing well in life. Shauna is also nervous about entering an adult environment, as she is constantly asked for identification and has to climb stairs. She is getting married soon and is excited to be a bridesmaid for her older sister.
• 00:05:00 22-year-old Shauna Rae talks about how she feels different than 8-year-old Shauna Rae, even though they're two years apart. She explains that she feels like she has a leash on her because she can't do things on her own due to her age. Her family doesn't accept her for who she is, and she feels like it's one of the thoughts that bothers her at night.