Many people know how confusing dating can feel, but for Shauna Rae, the challenge runs much deeper. She is a 25-year-old woman, yet her tiny frame often makes strangers mistake her for a child. That misunderstanding follows her everywhere, especially when it comes to love.
Shauna became known through her TLC show I Am Shauna Rae, where she shared her life after a childhood illness stopped her growth. Standing under four feet tall, she often faces unwanted attention from people who see her size before seeing her age. She explained that many “creeps” are drawn to her appearance, which makes dating feel unsafe at times.
The turning point for Shauna came when she spoke on a podcast about an abusive relationship from her late teens. She shared how the behavior started small, with wrist-grabbing and angry outbursts, before growing into real harm. Leaving became her only option once the threats began, and her parents stepped in to help her break away.
Shauna now talks openly about the warning signs she missed back then. She encourages others to walk away from any relationship that hurts their confidence or safety. “A partner should lift you up,” she said. “If they don’t, it’s time to go.”
She also spoke about the fear she feels meeting new people, knowing some may be attracted to her for the wrong reasons. Even simple moments—like being asked out at school—once filled her with worry about someone’s true intentions.
Through it all, Shauna holds close the advice her parents gave her: real love grows from friendship, trust, and kindness. And she believes that one day, someone will see her heart first—exactly the way she deserves.
