TLC’s I Am Shauna Rae grabbed attention right out of the gate — a 22-year-old woman navigating adult life in the body of what looks like an 8-year-old? Of course people were curious.
But now that the show is deep into Season 2, not all viewers are sticking around. In fact, some fans are calling it out… and not in a good way.
🙄 What’s the Issue?
At the heart of the show is Shauna Rae, who dropped her last name “Lesick” in 2022. After surviving childhood brain cancer, she was diagnosed with pituitary dwarfism — a condition that stunted her growth. She’s 23 years old now, but stands just 3’10” and weighs around 50 pounds.
While Shauna’s story is undeniably unique, viewers are starting to feel that the show is leaning too heavily on the shock factor — and not delivering much else.
👨👩👧 The Family Dynamic Isn’t Winning Everyone Over
Shauna’s family — especially her mom Patricia, stepdad Mark, and sisters Tara and Rylee — are all recurring cast members. But some fans say the family interactions feel too staged or too overprotective, and that Shauna isn’t given much room to show her true independence.
Others feel like the series repeats the same storylines: awkward dating moments, struggles with adulting, and the constant reminder that Shauna “looks like a child but isn’t one.”
💬 What Fans Are Saying
“It started out interesting, but now it feels exploitative.”
“She’s clearly smart and capable. Why does it feel like the show holds her back?”
“I was rooting for her, but Season 2 feels like a copy-paste of Season 1.”
Some viewers are also questioning the intentions of the producers, saying it feels like they’re focusing too much on Shauna’s appearance rather than her personality, goals, or growth.
🎯 Final Thought
Shauna’s story is powerful and deserves to be told — but fans are hoping for more depth, less gimmick, and a little more real.