Plot Synopsis

I AM SHAUNA RAE is a one-hour reality series that follows Shauna Rae, as she navigates the extraordinary challenge of trying to live a normal adult life despite her appearance. Diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer at six months old, Shauna's treatment allowed for remission, but resulted in a side effect no one predicted -- she stopped growing. The chemotherapy made her pituitary gland almost dormant, leaving Shauna with a childlike appearance and standing at only 3 feet and 10 inches tall-- the average size of an 8-year-old. Except, Shauna is 22. Shauna is determined not to let her size stop her from trying to live her best life, even though by appearances, the world has trouble seeing her as an adult. With her zest for life and wicked sense of humor, Shauna wants to assert her independence and explores dating, driving, and moving out of her parents' house. All of this with the help of her supportive and hilarious family, who only have her best interest in mind, but can sometimes be overly protective. Viewers will experience life through Shauna's eyes, as she gives an unfiltered and honest view of what life is like.
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I AM SHAUANA RAE returned for its second season on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 10pm ET/PT on TLC. In the season opener, "In the Hot Seat," Shauna goes on a date with a man who has pituitary dwarfism; she has her first driving lesson, but car modifications and a fear of driving intensify the pressure behind the wheel; Shauna has mixed emotions about moving with her family.