@@FriendlyRider88 Yeah, I feel bad for her, too. Or empathize. I'm 4'11 like OP and I've had a taste of what she deals with, but nothing near as bad or consistent, I'm sure. It really can make you a bit mean so I get her sarcastic personality lol.
@@heatherbukowski2102 Exactly! I too understand how she feels because I’m the smallest that works at my clinic. I know how it feels to get pulled and knocked over by huge dogs lmao.
It such a danger for her to be working with dogs, she should be doing any other job but working with dogs, work with cats instead if you want to work with animals. That or she is only allowed to handle dogs under 25 pounds
Yeah I mean it’s disrespectful and she has to deal with it in public everyday. Her stature is short because she had childhood BRAIN CANCER. She is allowed to have her feelings about the way people treat her
@@ArmednotTriggeredIt must be so frustrating to consistently be referred to as a child when you’re indeed an adult. I can absolutely see how this would be a source of frustration and annoyance for her.
@@Kenya368 Her disability makes her different, but she absolutely chooses how much power it has over her. I'm in my 30s and still getting carded. She has a tantrum every single time someone asks for her ID when she's shorter than most 12 year old. She has no empathy for others, nor is she particularly inspiring. For a network that featured someone like Amy Roloff for years, I see Shauna as someone who creates more misery for herself as opposed to being inspiring. Thomas has a similar condition and he's genuinely treated as "one of the guys" by the Fire Department. They don't see him as his disability and he doesn't wear it like a badge. That's the difference. This show can be summed up in "Someone thinks Shauna is a child. Shauna whines about it. Shauna then complains how she can't do something because she's small." I really wanted to root for her, but her personality is awful.
I know EXACTLY what she means when she said "I like working with animals better." Girl, same. I've worked as a waitress, and I've babysat (mostly did that for a while). But if I've gotta work in the public, I'd much rather work with animals. And I'm happy that I get to. ❤️❤️🐾
I was a gymnastics coach and as much as I loved the kids and socializing since I was homeschooled at the time, it’s easier to be with beings that don’t talk back 😆
It is sort of confusing when she herself is continually bringing up how small she is when others are not mentioning it. (How many dogs do you have? Oh, I have 2 dogs. They both weigh more than me and are taller than me.) and then expressing frustration when someone does make mention of her size in some way. It is just hard to believe she is as bothered about it so much, when she seemingly brings it up more often, than a lot of the people she is interacting with.
Shes working at a dog boarding place. Her two dogs being bigger than her is her saying she can handle and walk them just fine 🤦♀️ she isn't calling herself a child or incapable like other people do
@@brittanyrock9653 yeah, the other girl was asking in a way that questioned Shauna’s experience with dogs so it definitely made sense to explain that her dogs are big.
its not confusing? she kept bringing up her size because it was releavent to the situation. people bring it up for no reason either just to be rude/mean or they do it without thinking about how many times a day she has to experience that.
I love her and her strength.. do only people who have something negative to say probably never deal with being “different “ glad she has a job she loves
Personally, I believe her family is who barricades her into the ‘tough mean exterior’ box. Clearly she did it as a coping mechanism but then her family boxed her in and everything she does they have to mention it. If she acts tough they are like “there’s tough shauna who’s unemotional and hard to deal with” or if she’s emotional they are like “WOWWWW SHE HAS FEELINGS”. Clearly she’s a sweet woman and I feel like she’s being held in this box. I hope she moves out and has a independent life soon so she can experience who she is on her own without family holding her to a certain ‘type’
I absolutely love how much fun it has grown and how she’s being independent and becoming and blossoming into a wonderful strong young woman and I love her earrings
The good part is people are kind and not speaking anything rude or insulting. It is ok to educate people who you are and why. Next time maybe when they encounter a similar person like you they know how to treat that person right. It's ok to be different and such rare things not everyone knows. We need to accept that fact no matter how annoying it seems. 💕
It's harder to tell because she is shadowing someone and learning the job as she goes. When she becomes more independent in the job and isn't actually learning the position and helping someone, it is less likely they will see her as a helper. They may still be confused by her age, but they will only see her at the desk doing everything on her own and won't question the helper status. You have to give people some credit. She was actually being a helper until she learns so the statement wasn't totally incorrect. Her size did make it harder to see in what way she was a helper too. Yup its frustrating but she is going to have to deal with incorrect assumptions and comments for life. She has a condition that is rare and since it is uncommon people are unfamiliar and only have their knowledge of the world to make sense of it, until it is explained. If we go around looking to be offended..we will be.
Honestly, I feel like her voice throws me off but I could tell she’s older. 1. She literally has arm tattoos. 2. Her vocabulary. 3. She’s able to get all the work done like any other adult.
@@kaymtz4206 You know, I think most people would take it personal. Imagine you’re trying to live your life and everyone is commenting on your obvious physical differences from everyone else. She could be doing this show just for the money too… we don’t actually know.
@@TitaniumTurbine Plus there's the added issue of it likely happening whenever she's out in public or around people. Imagine trying to run errands on your own in her situation.
LMAO 🤣 I am sorry but the big dog running away with her and the girl saying don't worry he is just excited! Had me laughing watching the dog taking her away lol awww
I really do feel for her , we’re getting to see how she tries to create her own path in the world . These shows only pay so much, and only once a year so she probably really does just genuinely need to get a job now in her life , just for stability and more structure , and she’s letting the cameras in on thst process . I really do feel for her , it’s difficult to want to be taken serious and knowing how hard it is for ppl to take you serious in almost anything that you do. She’s still in crucial formative years as a 20 year old, dealing with extraordinary circumstances and so let cameras in to film it for other peoples entertainment is brave
Stuff like this is why it's good to have name tags and/or uniform shirts. It makes it much harder for people to mistake anyone for not being an employee. I realize this was her first day, but even something like a trainee badge or something. And as a manager/owner/trainer Joe could have introduced her to their clients "this is Shauna, she's joining our team and starting training today". That way the responsibility isn't on her, and there's no question that she is an employee, not a guest.
She shouldn't make such a drama every time someone mistakes her for a young girl. Why not just say "I'm an adult, just stayed so small because of a condition" or something like that? Don't expect everyone in the world to know you and that condition.
She doesn’t though. She shares her annoyance with the camera because I’m sure the producer asked her. Plus not sure why you’re giving suggestions when you have no clue what it’s like being in her position. No adult likes being treated like a child. In her case I’m sure she expects it but it’s still annoying and she has a right to be upset.
The way you hold the leash makes a huge difference I was a vet tech and on the smaller side but could always control huge dogs. They could also get her a gentle leader to use on these dogs to help her maintain control
@@Allireallyneedisspace oh lol I thought you were joking. I know about doggy day cares but you said parents so I’m like daycare and parents… collars? I thought it was one of those dark jokes lol Anyways lol that’s my bad.
@@sarahvasquez3919 thats pretty funny you thought that. I guess I didn’t realize I needed to clarify a bit lol. I got used to the way at the job we would say” those are biscuits parents” or “that’s Meelos parents” etc etc lol
i get that she is an adult and doesn’t want her size to get in the way, but the way that big dog pulled her she can actually get hurt. i know damn well i wouldn’t let a kid her size walk a dog like that..
She wants to do it and is okay with it. She is not a child. If she needed help or felt she couldn't do it, I'm sure she could ask for help. Plus, once she learns the proper way to hold the leash, it's not as big of an issue.
@@Kalani_Saiko child or not it can still be dangerous, for anyone but that dog weighs more than her. If she was walking a dog that big and he saw something he wanted he could easily pull her down & run away. That’s not hate or rude it’s just the truth.
She would definitely do better as a receptionist. She’d be able to work at a desk at her own pace by herself, and simply say “I’m actually 20 something” when someone questions her age. She shouldn’t have to, but it is a good job when it comes to networking and gaining independence with the public. It’s the one person the client sees first and must respectfully deal with to check in. Edit: I can see her current job being very dangerous despite her having pets.
I mean.. she looks exactly like a little girl... talks like one... Her condition is extremely rare... Of course people are going to assume this... I wouldn't look at a random 9 year old and think we'll geeze maybe she is 25... 😂🤷🤷
Off the top of my head, I would be developing a clothing line specifically for little people I looked up for clothes for little people and there aren't any companies that cater to little people I would find a designer and I would go to China and I would have a whole line of pants, dresses, skirts, stockings, lingerie, everything else that is readily available for regular size women, but doesn't exist for little people I am shocked no one has thought about that. Shauna should be able to get a clothing line for people like her. She could call it Shauna Just like Nike, or Adidas, Shauna She could make shoes, lots and lots of shoes. It is such a great idea She doesn't belong working in a kennel trying to walk dogs twice her size And, she could be the one modeling all her clothing line She could have her own website store Shaunaapparel
@boss...1 She wants clothes that aren't all sunshine, rainbows, kittens and butterflies. She is working on a more mature clothing line for little people. :)
I get that is it very frustrating for her but that the same time, she 100% looks like a kid. So all these people that use words as if she was a kid, like "helper", that's how most people would react if they saw a child helping out at jobs. Like it's a way that adults would "respect" kids. She can't be mad that people dont automatically assume she's 22.
did she choose that job for the sake of drama for the show? she could be anything, especially with the money she gets from this show. is she setting herself up or smth
She clearly expressed she doesn’t like working with people because they constantly disrespect her, so she’d rather work with dogs. You know, disrespect her like most her TLC viewers do smh
@@kaylafreeman2392 Anytime one chooses a job working with the public, they take a high chance of being disrespected in one way or another. Karen's, Ken's and entitled kids everywhere in public. A lot of females even in 2023 are still being disrespected because they are, female. She's "choosing" to be on TV in front of the world. Yes, more times than not disrespect comes with that sooner or later. One episode, she and her sister go into an X-rated Adult Store for a bachelorette party & she got really disgusted because the employee checked her ID. He checked the ID of her sister too and she's average height. I'm sure she has difficulties because of her stature/age but I'm also sure, the show is scripted to always portray her as a disability "victim" She receives the script beforehand & makes a lot of bank. That's makes her, "a paid willing participant"
@@kaylafreeman2392 But working with dogs, also requires to work with people like her team and also clients who say what they want from you . It's almost impossible not to work with humans more or less.
she cant be anything? one thing most jobs have in common is working with other people. she already has dogs so i dont understand where you got that from? if she wanted drama she could literally pick any other job.. she clearly wants to work like any other person just because shes earning money already from tlc it doesnt mean she cant be productive instead of doing nothing? the jobs that you earn the least amount of money at also tend to be with other people which like i said she clearly doesnt want to work with people.
@@marleysankor she has to experience that all the time, also another customer complained about her. so yes if they look like kids then he should check for id but to her its another reminder of how she isnt normal.
2:00 I’d rather be told so I don’t keep offending someone, honestly. If I assume a grown adult is a child, I’d like to correct that behavior so I’m not patronizing to them.
It’s easy to say that cause you’re not in her position. I can only imagine how annoying it is for her. For the most part she ignores it but shares how she feels to the camera because they ask her. I doubt she’s walking around complaining about all she has to deal with everyday.
Agree the real world is gonna eat you alive if little things like this ruin your day, week, month, year, birthday, Christmas, high school reunion.. .....
When she was talking about the horrible encounters with some customers at the barista job, I felt that because I was a barista for three years and the customers will either be so shy they won’t speak to you, they’ll be the best nicest most amazing people you’ll ever meet on the planet and you’ll look forward to serving them everyday, know their names and orders etc, but there will also be the absolute rudest, most entitled, worst, most disgusting acting people as well. I experienced more than my fair share of them, but the pups and nice customers kept me from losing faith in humanity
I don’t think she realized that no matter who you are or what you look like you’ll always be judge and belittle in this cruel world wether you’re short,tall, big, small, white black yellow or pink you will be judge and disrespect that’s just the world we live in
Thank-you Shauna for telling your story and helping us viewers to uncover our biases and assumptions. Thank-you for the opportunity to challenge my normative mindset.
I have always looked very young and it used to bother me when people treated me like I didn't know anything and I will say playing up the baby thing doesn't help. She plays into it. You really have to present yourself as the age you want to be perceived as.
Bro, she das when she talks. The problem is that people at first sight mistake her for a child (not even for a teen) and that's what bothers her. But then again you can't expect them to know...
I swear she always try’s to make something out of nothing. She said good helper 🤦🏻♀️ also not everyone knows who she even is so how are they supposed to know your not a child? Smdh
I can relate so much as someone trying to get back to life with chronic illnesses. People judge me based on my illness and my history and think it’s okay to ask questions or make comments they never would to an able bodied person. It definitely makes me avoid human interaction. I prefer being around kids and dogs. I work with kids with autism.
At 21 you’re just entering into true adulthood. And depending on how sheltered a person is etc that would determine maturity. But she seems from a well off family, and didn’t have to grow up quickly. Certainly acts like a 21 year old girl Atleast that’s how I view it
I worked at State Farm insurance for almost 10 years and I was the face of our office and handled all incoming customers first and I was first on phone calls if not w/ a customer. I could not believe what the general public thinks is appropriate to say or ask in a professional setting!!! And I had everything from fat shaming to being told I had man hands (which was funny because my fingers are actually too small to even wear pre-sized rings at stores) and I had several men ask where a man could be found in our office (all staff was female) because women belonged in a kitchen making their husband sandwiches or as waitresses at best. 🤦🏼♀️ I mean it just never stopped. I have stories for days!!!! The amount of pride you have to swallow dealing with the gender public daily is so overwhelming and draining. I can’t imagine being a female w/ any special need or disability. I can’t imagine what she’s heard. I finally put out picture of my children (who are mixed African American) as a hope maybe it would stop the constant racism I got from customers. It didn’t do much unfortunately. It was the only rude thing that was going to set me off and make my professional mask slide off for the moment. And thankfully my co-workers understood and always backed me up. But lord I’ve been out of that place 3 glorious years and I’ll never go back to any public service position again. Our world is nuts! Lol
Exactly! It’s astounding how so many people feel that it’s ok to comment on a stranger’s appearance, especially in a negative way, or make assumptions based on appearance.
Usually when people mistaken you as a child, you can randomly say something mature and adult like to throw mindless adults off balance. For me, when I get mistaken as a child, I just play along with it. But in shauna's case she can interject and ask her clients adult questions and ask them if they know the pituitary gland health condition. Regardless how young you look, the more knowledge you sound, the more people are going to realize you are an adult. This works if you have a lot of work experience on what you are doing. Otherwise asking clients and random adult strangers adult questions will throw mindless adults off balance. Because most adults that easily label people a child don't like using their brain and don't like answering tough questions.
Right im mistaken often as a teenager but the way i be talking to people im told im like a older person or be like someone’s wise grandma lol cant guess my actual age is 26. Im also going to be a mom soon ik damn well I’ll be mistaken as my kids sister by their friends near future. Its already enough i had some mistaken me for my partner’s daughter like “is that ur daughter?” He’s 12 years older than me but i just look younger than him 😂
No one said little. But the helper part is most likey due to her shadowing while in training. She isn't working independently and so it looks right now as if she is just helping out and learning.
Personally Shauna, you’re gonna have to deal with the endless stream of queries and insults pretty much, you’re entire life. You cannot expect anyone who doesn’t know you, yo understand everything you like or don’t like to be said around you. You’re small but still a woman, a beautiful woman at that. Don’t be upset with ignorance. I’m 65 and have dealt with ignorance my whole life. It does eat at you, no doubt. It’s gonna take time for your circle to know who you are. In this kennel, these same customers will return again and again. After some time, the questions will abate. Maybe to just once in awhile. I wish I were 20+ and had the opportunity to know you. God be with you and best of luck in this job.
interesting video. It must be uncomfortable to be treated like a child even when you actually 22 years old. I can understand why it would be easier to work with dogs than people. often times they actually make better friends than many people. on the other hand If someone wants a piercing its their business but why people pierce their body parts. It makes me feel uncomfortable just by looking at it. Tattoos at least can look interesting or make some kind of deeper statement. piercing I think is designed simply for being uncomfortable to the wearer.
It must be hard to find a boyfriend. Everybody woud call the cops. I feel bad for her but it feels almost wrong to say that. She seems to be a very positive and kind person and i dont think she wanna be viewed as a victim.
@@youremybiggestfan sorry I didn't mean to sound like I view her as a victim. and she does seem like a positive person and good for her. I'm simply saying that its nice to work with animals I felt like an outcast for a long time and interacting with animals can take your mind off it. and is lot of fun.
You honestly cannot blame others for assuming you’re a child. I understand that it is offensive, however you can’t really make them out to be the bad guy. Now if they judge you whether they know your age or not, then I believe that’s NOT OKAY.
With her voice, height and her young looking face... not all people can tell that she's 22+ yrs old.. good thing that she's able to understand that and not get offended
I’m 4’11 and a vet technician I felt this in my soul when she was getting her ass dragged by the dog 😂😂
😂
It’s funny but at the same time I feel so bad for her because she’s so tiny and she’s a grown adult but looks and sound like a 8 yr old
I’m 14 and already 6’ 2”
@@FriendlyRider88 Yeah, I feel bad for her, too. Or empathize. I'm 4'11 like OP and I've had a taste of what she deals with, but nothing near as bad or consistent, I'm sure. It really can make you a bit mean so I get her sarcastic personality lol.
@@heatherbukowski2102 Exactly! I too understand how she feels because I’m the smallest that works at my clinic. I know how it feels to get pulled and knocked over by huge dogs lmao.
They definitely made her walk Pedro on purpose 😭🤣🤣
Set that girl up 💀
😂😅
Yet! 🤣
Omg 😂😂
haha omg!!
I'm going to hell bc I laughed so hard when the dog kinda yeeted her around the corner at 3:19
Bruh I keep watching dis shii 😂😂😂
Nah your ok. Shit happens to me too. 4'6 and laugh at myself.
Non not really you'll be okay
She said YUPPP
@@yaritzavannoy2739 hun she said what now
When the dog pulled her round the corner it looked like she teleported 🤣💀
Lmaoo it did
😂 I swear
Facts 💯
😂🤣
Fr 😂
Lmfao Pedro barely walking and pulling shauna around was hilarioussss
Embarrassing
Lmaooo that was hilarious 😂
I know!!!!
😂 😂 I was looking for this comment
It such a danger for her to be working with dogs, she should be doing any other job but working with dogs, work with cats instead if you want to work with animals. That or she is only allowed to handle dogs under 25 pounds
I can’t help but laugh when she is flying by the dog pulling. Love you Shauna all respect
Funny "Little Helper" Go Girl
I can't help but laugh when she is flying by the dog pulling. Love you Shauna all respectful for real life.
I worked with dogs for 34 years and believe me I have even had that teleportatuon dealing with the real big dogs!!
3:12 and on her disappearing thru the doorway was hilarious
I fucking lost it 😂
Hahahaha
Honestly
@@jamie9238 me too!!!
That sent me😂😂
Dude imagine being able to ride a dog that's awesome
Yes!!
Lmao
I tried to a couple times when I was a toddler
@@cochiefemeralds3616hopefully they bit you
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3:08 the funniest few seconds lol it was the “yep” for me 😭🤣🤣 hold on shaunna
😂😂😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂😭I just saw it
"You just got to let that slide."
*proceeds to get annoyed everytime someone mistakes her for a child.*
Yeah I mean it’s disrespectful and she has to deal with it in public everyday. Her stature is short because she had childhood BRAIN CANCER. She is allowed to have her feelings about the way people treat her
She’s human lof course it would annoy anyone ,, by let it slide I’m sure she meant not to make it into an altercation but of course it would bug her
@@mml0082 She's a perpetual victim.
@@ArmednotTriggeredIt must be so frustrating to consistently be referred to as a child when you’re indeed an adult. I can absolutely see how this would be a source of frustration and annoyance for her.
@@Kenya368 Her disability makes her different, but she absolutely chooses how much power it has over her. I'm in my 30s and still getting carded. She has a tantrum every single time someone asks for her ID when she's shorter than most 12 year old. She has no empathy for others, nor is she particularly inspiring. For a network that featured someone like Amy Roloff for years, I see Shauna as someone who creates more misery for herself as opposed to being inspiring. Thomas has a similar condition and he's genuinely treated as "one of the guys" by the Fire Department. They don't see him as his disability and he doesn't wear it like a badge. That's the difference. This show can be summed up in "Someone thinks Shauna is a child. Shauna whines about it. Shauna then complains how she can't do something because she's small." I really wanted to root for her, but her personality is awful.
I know EXACTLY what she means when she said "I like working with animals better." Girl, same. I've worked as a waitress, and I've babysat (mostly did that for a while). But if I've gotta work in the public, I'd much rather work with animals. And I'm happy that I get to. ❤️❤️🐾
I was a gymnastics coach and as much as I loved the kids and socializing since I was homeschooled at the time, it’s easier to be with beings that don’t talk back 😆
Yes leave the patient care to the strong ppl….
Sorry you can’t hack it
@@sayyadinawitch LMFAO no gives af you’re not stronger because you take pride in being verbally ab*sed by strangers all day
@@sayyadinawitchI actually want to be an RN but I’m not exactly a people person.. I’m hoping it will change with age/experience when I’m a CNA
I worked for 34 years as a dog groomer and I understand exactly..in fact I have seena lotnofnpeople go into grooming as a second career
It is sort of confusing when she herself is continually bringing up how small she is when others are not mentioning it. (How many dogs do you have? Oh, I have 2 dogs. They both weigh more than me and are taller than me.) and then expressing frustration when someone does make mention of her size in some way. It is just hard to believe she is as bothered about it so much, when she seemingly brings it up more often, than a lot of the people she is interacting with.
Shes working at a dog boarding place. Her two dogs being bigger than her is her saying she can handle and walk them just fine 🤦♀️ she isn't calling herself a child or incapable like other people do
@@brittanyrock9653 yeah, the other girl was asking in a way that questioned Shauna’s experience with dogs so it definitely made sense to explain that her dogs are big.
I think it's insecurity and probably thinking that maybe someone is implying thatshe can't do her job.
its not confusing? she kept bringing up her size because it was releavent to the situation. people bring it up for no reason either just to be rude/mean or they do it without thinking about how many times a day she has to experience that.
It’s an interview about her disability?
Admittedly, at first glance, she looks like she’s eight. But you look at her eyes and hands and then listen to her talk, there’s no doubt she’s older.
I watched her dissapear behind that corner 3x now and I’m still howling laughing 😂😂
Riiight 😂 how did that never become a meme lmao
I love her and her strength.. do only people who have something negative to say probably never deal with being “different “ glad she has a job she loves
I’m dyingggggg 😂😂😂 as to how the dog kept pulling her. Straight to hell we all go yes 😂😂
I am impressed with her actually trying to jump right in and be a useful worker. My respect for her increased sharply!
I am very impressed by Shauna. She is tough and knows what she wants.
Personally, I believe her family is who barricades her into the ‘tough mean exterior’ box. Clearly she did it as a coping mechanism but then her family boxed her in and everything she does they have to mention it. If she acts tough they are like “there’s tough shauna who’s unemotional and hard to deal with” or if she’s emotional they are like “WOWWWW SHE HAS FEELINGS”. Clearly she’s a sweet woman and I feel like she’s being held in this box. I hope she moves out and has a independent life soon so she can experience who she is on her own without family holding her to a certain ‘type’
Yeah I have a family like hers. The only way I was able to calm down and grow into an adult was to not talk to my mom and dad for a couple of years.
Her family is very co dependent
We all know they gave her the biggest dog on purpose 😂😂😂, she's so funny
I absolutely love how much fun it has grown and how she’s being independent and becoming and blossoming into a wonderful strong young woman and I love her earrings
I don't know why but I really Love her. She's so adorable and honest.
At 3:12 The dog was like I'm a take Shauna for a walk. 🤣
😭😭😭
Working with animals is sooo much better than working with humans! The animals never judge us and always forgive. ❤️
Coworkers are pretty respectful. If customers see her more often they'll understand she works there.
And then they'll call CPS🤣🤣
Aww I actually love the dynamic between her and Joel, her tattoist
me too
She can’t expect people to know her condition
But it’s so unnecessary how so many people feel it’s ok to comment on a stranger’s appearance or make assumptions about them.
and people should expect to know everything about someone just because they look different?
So what people shouldn't be ignorant rude or nosey asking her age or questioning her abilities how disrespectful is that
@@katherinekania8736
that’s not funny
Damn right
Maybe not the best job for her lol I feel like that could actually be quite dangerous for her
They 100% had her work there on purpose. It makes zero sense for her to be handling large dogs. But of course they do it for the show obviously.
The big dogs are so close to her face, not good
She one hundred percent could do this job without having to deal with big dogs. They did that for the show
The good part is people are kind and not speaking anything rude or insulting. It is ok to educate people who you are and why. Next time maybe when they encounter a similar person like you they know how to treat that person right. It's ok to be different and such rare things not everyone knows. We need to accept that fact no matter how annoying it seems. 💕
They insinuated that she's a little kid when they called her a "helper". As someone who's also pretty tiny, it's frustrating.
It's harder to tell because she is shadowing someone and learning the job as she goes. When she becomes more independent in the job and isn't actually learning the position and helping someone, it is less likely they will see her as a helper. They may still be confused by her age, but they will only see her at the desk doing everything on her own and won't question the helper status. You have to give people some credit. She was actually being a helper until she learns so the statement wasn't totally incorrect. Her size did make it harder to see in what way she was a helper too. Yup its frustrating but she is going to have to deal with incorrect assumptions and comments for life. She has a condition that is rare and since it is uncommon people are unfamiliar and only have their knowledge of the world to make sense of it, until it is explained. If we go around looking to be offended..we will be.
Deal with it. 👍
Yeah because you wouldn't have thought she's a kid 🙄
Honestly, I feel like her voice throws me off but I could tell she’s older. 1. She literally has arm tattoos. 2. Her vocabulary. 3. She’s able to get all the work done like any other adult.
Shauna is the only person to have said “little” she unfortunately seems super paranoid of everything.
She's just hypersensitive to being treated like a child. Humans have flaws.
@@ashleymufasa Or it's all acting and scripted bull@@@@.
It’s implied. Come on now, it has the same meaning regardless of the word “little”.
I can understand she likes working with animals. Animals do not ask questions and do not judge.
I feel like she takes everything very personal and that everything they comment is about her size or age.
@@kaymtz4206 You know, I think most people would take it personal. Imagine you’re trying to live your life and everyone is commenting on your obvious physical differences from everyone else. She could be doing this show just for the money too… we don’t actually know.
@@TitaniumTurbine Plus there's the added issue of it likely happening whenever she's out in public or around people. Imagine trying to run errands on your own in her situation.
LMAO 🤣 I am sorry but the big dog running away with her and the girl saying don't worry he is just excited! Had me laughing watching the dog taking her away lol awww
I really do feel for her , we’re getting to see how she tries to create her own path in the world . These shows only pay so much, and only once a year so she probably really does just genuinely need to get a job now in her life , just for stability and more structure , and she’s letting the cameras in on thst process . I really do feel for her , it’s difficult to want to be taken serious and knowing how hard it is for ppl to take you serious in almost anything that you do. She’s still in crucial formative years as a 20 year old, dealing with extraordinary circumstances and so let cameras in to film it for other peoples entertainment is brave
Stuff like this is why it's good to have name tags and/or uniform shirts. It makes it much harder for people to mistake anyone for not being an employee. I realize this was her first day, but even something like a trainee badge or something. And as a manager/owner/trainer Joe could have introduced her to their clients "this is Shauna, she's joining our team and starting training today". That way the responsibility isn't on her, and there's no question that she is an employee, not a guest.
She shouldn't make such a drama every time someone mistakes her for a young girl. Why not just say "I'm an adult, just stayed so small because of a condition" or something like that? Don't expect everyone in the world to know you and that condition.
It's a TV show, without drama it dies
@@user-ct8my8rv9c True, it needs the drama for the show.
She doesn’t though. She shares her annoyance with the camera because I’m sure the producer asked her. Plus not sure why you’re giving suggestions when you have no clue what it’s like being in her position. No adult likes being treated like a child. In her case I’m sure she expects it but it’s still annoying and she has a right to be upset.
The way you hold the leash makes a huge difference I was a vet tech and on the smaller side but could always control huge dogs. They could also get her a gentle leader to use on these dogs to help her maintain control
I used to work at a daycare and some of the parents make a big deal about collars you’re using
@@Allireallyneedisspace lol hold up… 🤣
Daycare is for children, what kind of collars are you putting on children??
@@sarahvasquez3919 there’s dog daycares silly. And owners see dog as their children lol
@@Allireallyneedisspace oh lol I thought you were joking. I know about doggy day cares but you said parents so I’m like daycare and parents… collars? I thought it was one of those dark jokes lol Anyways lol that’s my bad.
@@sarahvasquez3919 thats pretty funny you thought that. I guess I didn’t realize I needed to clarify a bit lol. I got used to the way at the job we would say” those are biscuits parents” or “that’s Meelos parents” etc etc lol
i get that she is an adult and doesn’t want her size to get in the way, but the way that big dog pulled her she can actually get hurt. i know damn well i wouldn’t let a kid her size walk a dog like that..
She wants to do it and is okay with it. She is not a child.
If she needed help or felt she couldn't do it, I'm sure she could ask for help.
Plus, once she learns the proper way to hold the leash, it's not as big of an issue.
@@Kalani_Saiko child or not it can still be dangerous, for anyone but that dog weighs more than her. If she was walking a dog that big and he saw something he wanted he could easily pull her down & run away. That’s not hate or rude it’s just the truth.
She would definitely do better as a receptionist. She’d be able to work at a desk at her own pace by herself, and simply say “I’m actually 20 something” when someone questions her age. She shouldn’t have to, but it is a good job when it comes to networking and gaining independence with the public. It’s the one person the client sees first and must respectfully deal with to check in.
Edit: I can see her current job being very dangerous despite her having pets.
Nah a receptionist has to answer phone calls and she sounds like a child people would literally be questioning her because people are really ignorant
But why limit her,she still greets the guest and will most likely see the same people often.
@@palomah7081 Sometimes we have limitations and that’s life.
She got yeeted all over the room and into another one!
Yeah she should work at a call center lol
Why
Y’all do realize they ask her these questions, and she answers
RIGHT?! They have no clue how production works lol
I mean.. she looks exactly like a little girl... talks like one... Her condition is extremely rare... Of course people are going to assume this... I wouldn't look at a random 9 year old and think we'll geeze maybe she is 25... 😂🤷🤷
Right a normal person will think she’s a young kid volunteering there they can’t read her mind and probably never have heard of her condition
@@brennathecatlover4360 Not always. There are people who will figure out that someone has dwarfism.
@@aspiknf Ik there will be people but the majority probably don’t or have the misconception that dwarf people only look like short adults
She doesn't talk like a little girl, she sounds like one. Those are actually two different things.
Off the top of my head, I would be developing a clothing line specifically for little people
I looked up for clothes for little people and there aren't any companies that cater to little people
I would find a designer and I would go to China and I would have a whole line of pants, dresses, skirts, stockings, lingerie, everything else that is readily available for regular size women, but doesn't exist for little people
I am shocked no one has thought about that.
Shauna should be able to get a clothing line for people like her.
She could call it Shauna
Just like Nike, or Adidas, Shauna
She could make shoes, lots and lots of shoes.
It is such a great idea
She doesn't belong working in a kennel trying to walk dogs twice her size
And, she could be the one modeling all her clothing line
She could have her own website store
Shaunaapparel
i think shes doing that also on the side!
@boss...1 She wants clothes that aren't all sunshine, rainbows, kittens and butterflies. She is working on a more mature clothing line for little people. :)
@boss...1 on top of not
being funny your delivery sucked 💀
@boss...1 Try being actually funny then?
@boss...1 Imagine thinking someone's life is a joke because they own pets. Stop trolling x
I get that is it very frustrating for her but that the same time, she 100% looks like a kid. So all these people that use words as if she was a kid, like "helper", that's how most people would react if they saw a child helping out at jobs. Like it's a way that adults would "respect" kids. She can't be mad that people dont automatically assume she's 22.
Hey I was looking for you, common sense.
3:20 “Yup…!” Aaaand she’s gone. 😂
watching Shauna has given great insight on not assuming things. I'm in my 50's and also love ear piercings. :)
The dog part 💀💀💀
did she choose that job for the sake of drama for the show? she could be anything, especially with the money she gets from this show. is she setting herself up or smth
She clearly expressed she doesn’t like working with people because they constantly disrespect her, so she’d rather work with dogs. You know, disrespect her like most her TLC viewers do smh
@@kaylafreeman2392
Anytime one chooses a job working with the public, they take a high chance of being disrespected in one way or another.
Karen's, Ken's and entitled kids everywhere in public.
A lot of females even in 2023 are still being disrespected because they are, female.
She's "choosing" to be on TV in front of the world.
Yes, more times than not disrespect comes with that sooner or later.
One episode, she and her sister go into an X-rated Adult Store for a bachelorette party & she got really disgusted because the employee checked her ID.
He checked the ID of her sister too and she's average height.
I'm sure she has difficulties because of her stature/age but I'm also sure, the show is scripted to always portray her as a disability "victim"
She receives the script beforehand & makes a lot of bank.
That's makes her, "a paid willing participant"
@@kaylafreeman2392
But working with dogs, also requires to work with people like her team and also clients who say what they want from you .
It's almost impossible not to work with humans more or less.
she cant be anything? one thing most jobs have in common is working with other people. she already has dogs so i dont understand where you got that from? if she wanted drama she could literally pick any other job.. she clearly wants to work like any other person just because shes earning money already from tlc it doesnt mean she cant be productive instead of doing nothing? the jobs that you earn the least amount of money at also tend to be with other people which like i said she clearly doesnt want to work with people.
@@marleysankor she has to experience that all the time, also another customer complained about her. so yes if they look like kids then he should check for id but to her its another reminder of how she isnt normal.
2:00 I’d rather be told so I don’t keep offending someone, honestly. If I assume a grown adult is a child, I’d like to correct that behavior so I’m not patronizing to them.
totally agree on the dont pierce both sides of ears. I did that and end up taking one side out. The sleep was horrible 😂
LOL! When the dogs pull her down
Right 🤣 and her trying to still look cute and trying to not have to run. Lol!
😹😹😹😹😹😹😹
Omfggg
She’s going to have to develop a thicker skin if she wants to survive this world.
And people should realize that some things are maybe better left unsaid and it’s okay to just wonder in your own head without asking out loud.
It’s easy to say that cause you’re not in her position. I can only imagine how annoying it is for her. For the most part she ignores it but shares how she feels to the camera because they ask her. I doubt she’s walking around complaining about all she has to deal with everyday.
Plenty of folks have thin skin and get along just fine.
Actually, the world has to be kinder and more understanding to people with dwarfism and other conditions.
Agree the real world is gonna eat you alive if little things like this ruin your day, week, month, year, birthday, Christmas, high school reunion.. .....
When she was talking about the horrible encounters with some customers at the barista job, I felt that because I was a barista for three years and the customers will either be so shy they won’t speak to you, they’ll be the best nicest most amazing people you’ll ever meet on the planet and you’ll look forward to serving them everyday, know their names and orders etc, but there will also be the absolute rudest, most entitled, worst, most disgusting acting people as well. I experienced more than my fair share of them, but the pups and nice customers kept me from losing faith in humanity
3:17 took me all the way out😂
Where to
Pedro is off the chain🤣🤣🤣 God forgive me😭
I feel out laughing when she said he just a little excited and she said yup 😂
I don’t think she realized that no matter who you are or what you look like you’ll always be judge and belittle in this cruel world wether you’re short,tall, big, small, white black yellow or pink you will be judge and disrespect that’s just the world we live in
I think she's the cutest thing in the world and I hope she has a happy healthy life and finds a wonderful person and has a family
I tink she's the cutest thing in the world and I hope she has a happy healthy life and flnds a wonderful person and has a family
Thank-you Shauna for telling your story and helping us viewers to uncover our biases and assumptions. Thank-you for the opportunity to challenge my normative mindset.
It's kinda funny seeing the dog pulling her
Good Boy Pedro Button:
3:09 Boost
3:15 Crash
3:20 Teleport
I have always looked very young and it used to bother me when people treated me like I didn't know anything and I will say playing up the baby thing doesn't help. She plays into it. You really have to present yourself as the age you want to be perceived as.
Bro, she das when she talks. The problem is that people at first sight mistake her for a child (not even for a teen) and that's what bothers her. But then again you can't expect them to know...
Same. Can't take it too hard I just joke back that I pay a lot of money to keep my skin looking this young
I swear she always try’s to make something out of nothing. She said good helper 🤦🏻♀️ also not everyone knows who she even is so how are they supposed to know your not a child? Smdh
I can relate so much as someone trying to get back to life with chronic illnesses. People judge me based on my illness and my history and think it’s okay to ask questions or make comments they never would to an able bodied person. It definitely makes me avoid human interaction. I prefer being around kids and dogs. I work with kids with autism.
Same, I have Lyme disease and dysautonomia
when the dog yeeted her and shes still tryna be normal like "yEaaEeAAh"
She’s not a kid but she sure acts like one.
No not really if you pay attention that much you'll notice she does kinda act her age
At 21 you’re just entering into true adulthood. And depending on how sheltered a person is etc that would determine maturity. But she seems from a well off family, and didn’t have to grow up quickly. Certainly acts like a 21 year old girl
Atleast that’s how I view it
she acts like her age, im 19 and i dont feel like an adult. another reply explained this better though.
She really doesn't?
Have you interacted with anyone her age recently? Because I have and she 100% acts her age.
I worked at State Farm insurance for almost 10 years and I was the face of our office and handled all incoming customers first and I was first on phone calls if not w/ a customer. I could not believe what the general public thinks is appropriate to say or ask in a professional setting!!! And I had everything from fat shaming to being told I had man hands (which was funny because my fingers are actually too small to even wear pre-sized rings at stores) and I had several men ask where a man could be found in our office (all staff was female) because women belonged in a kitchen making their husband sandwiches or as waitresses at best. 🤦🏼♀️ I mean it just never stopped. I have stories for days!!!! The amount of pride you have to swallow dealing with the gender public daily is so overwhelming and draining. I can’t imagine being a female w/ any special need or disability. I can’t imagine what she’s heard. I finally put out picture of my children (who are mixed African American) as a hope maybe it would stop the constant racism I got from customers. It didn’t do much unfortunately. It was the only rude thing that was going to set me off and make my professional mask slide off for the moment. And thankfully my co-workers understood and always backed me up. But lord I’ve been out of that place 3 glorious years and I’ll never go back to any public service position again. Our world is nuts! Lol
Exactly! It’s astounding how so many people feel that it’s ok to comment on a stranger’s appearance, especially in a negative way, or make assumptions based on appearance.
Bro I feel so bad for this woman she’s a grown ass adult stuck in the body of a 8 yr old 😢
Usually when people mistaken you as a child, you can randomly say something mature and adult like to throw mindless adults off balance. For me, when I get mistaken as a child, I just play along with it. But in shauna's case she can interject and ask her clients adult questions and ask them if they know the pituitary gland health condition. Regardless how young you look, the more knowledge you sound, the more people are going to realize you are an adult. This works if you have a lot of work experience on what you are doing. Otherwise asking clients and random adult strangers adult questions will throw mindless adults off balance. Because most adults that easily label people a child don't like using their brain and don't like answering tough questions.
Right im mistaken often as a teenager but the way i be talking to people im told im like a older person or be like someone’s wise grandma lol cant guess my actual age is 26. Im also going to be a mom soon ik damn well I’ll be mistaken as my kids sister by their friends near future. Its already enough i had some mistaken me for my partner’s daughter like “is that ur daughter?” He’s 12 years older than me but i just look younger than him 😂
You can't blame people if they don't know her. She looks and sounds like an 8 year old
3:13 KILLED ME😭😭 poor shauna 😩😭
No one said little. But the helper part is most likey due to her shadowing while in training. She isn't working independently and so it looks right now as if she is just helping out and learning.
Lmao im dying with the title "little helper"
🎉🎉 proud of her for sticking out for her beliefs and her styles.
3:25 lmfao....she damn near went horizontal through that door way....I'm dead 💀
That part killed me 🤣
You're full of optimism shauna. Take good care xoxo.
The dog pulling her is jokes😂😂😂
Personally Shauna, you’re gonna have to deal with the endless stream of queries and insults pretty much, you’re entire life. You cannot expect anyone who doesn’t know you, yo understand everything you like or don’t like to be said around you. You’re small but still a woman, a beautiful woman at that. Don’t be upset with ignorance. I’m 65 and have dealt with ignorance my whole life. It does eat at you, no doubt. It’s gonna take time for your circle to know who you are. In this kennel, these same customers will return again and again. After some time, the questions will abate. Maybe to just once in awhile. I wish I were 20+ and had the opportunity to know you. God be with you and best of luck in this job.
Hi Shauna I just wanted to say I am sorry on what your going though and don’t let them get to you you rock
omg she got YANKED
Omg the way the dog yanked her around the corner 😭😭😭
Shauna is awesome, I can't watch this show without smiling
Is it jus me or does she look like M3GAN 😭
Lmao stop it 🤣
Go Shawna Go! You Rock Lady!
interesting video. It must be uncomfortable to be treated like a child even when you actually 22 years old. I can understand why it would be easier to work with dogs than people. often times they actually make better friends than many people.
on the other hand If someone wants a piercing its their business but why people pierce their body parts. It makes me feel uncomfortable just by looking at it. Tattoos at least can look interesting or make some kind of deeper statement. piercing I think is designed simply for being uncomfortable to the wearer.
It must be hard to find a boyfriend. Everybody woud call the cops. I feel bad for her but it feels almost wrong to say that.
She seems to be a very positive and kind person and i dont think she wanna be viewed as a victim.
@@youremybiggestfan sorry I didn't mean to sound like I view her as a victim. and she does seem like a positive person and good for her. I'm simply saying that its nice to work with animals I felt like an outcast for a long time and interacting with animals can take your mind off it. and is lot of fun.
You honestly cannot blame others for assuming you’re a child. I understand that it is offensive, however you can’t really make them out to be the bad guy. Now if they judge you whether they know your age or not, then I believe that’s NOT OKAY.
Santa's little helper 😂
Great job and stay strong 💪 and keep doing what you do.
The dog pulling her lmao
why would they not give her a harness or gentle leader with those dogs? she could get permanently injured
With her voice, height and her young looking face... not all people can tell that she's 22+ yrs old.. good thing that she's able to understand that and not get offended
It's the shop agreeing to give someone 6 piercings at once for me 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
The way the dog snatched Shauna down the hall and out the back door had me in tears 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
why are you being disrespectful
@@agathacowling-rees It's not the deep. Relax.
Shauna: I’m not a little helper ugh
Shauna: All my dogs are larger than me hehe
‘’he knows where’s his going ‘’ 1 second later - YEAHHH ‘’ and gone 😭
She could literally go to any party, as Tinkerbell, and be the hit of the party. I don't even party, and it sounds inviting 💨🤷🏻🤣
She cares too much what other people think lol
Shauna is awesome ! I love her 😇
I love the look on peoples faces when they assume I’m a child and I tell them I am an adult. Like don’t assume shit about someone you don’t know 😂
Anyone else annoyed how inconsiderate she is… it’s kinda like she gets mad they aren’t using her pronouns😂
Happy to see tlc is showcasing Shauna on their channel truly fantastic for her stardom 🌟 🥳🎉🎉🎉🎉