Some things are a blessing, and some are a curse. For this 23-year-old woman trapped in the body of an 8-year-old female, it may be the stumbling block for her to find love. Hold on; there’s a whole context behind this statement; her boyfriend is currently on the chopping board as critics point “pedo” fingers at him and think he’s attracted to her because of her child-like stature.
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Dan Swygart And Shauna Rae Lesick
The 23-year-old recently went on a series of dates with 26-year-old Dan Swygart, and for some weird reasons, internet users think he’s a creep who’s only attracted to Lesick because he has a kink for dating children.
Clapping Back At Critics
The 26-year-old is now defending himself against naysayers calling the backlash “absolutely disgusting and dehumanizing.”
More Than Meets The Eye
In a December video, which has resurfaced, Dan defended his outing with the 23-year-old, stating that he picked her individuality over her looks. He described her as inspiring.
Reaching Out To Lesick
Swygart revealed he decided to meet up with Lesick after watching the first season of her reality show on TLC and was inspired by her emotional strength. He sent her flowers with a note saying, “Go live your best life. Wishing you all the happiness you deserve.”
Dan Knew The Hate Would Surface
The 26-year-old also admitted he saw the harsh comments coming when he agreed to feature on the series and called the comments unpleasant.
Flying Out To Her Hometown
They began texting on Instagram and soon, Swygart flew out to meet her in Long Island, New York, where they went out on dates as seen on the show.
First Date
The couple spent their first date at an aquarium and escape room, where they were soon joined by Lesick’s 18-year-old half-sister, Rylee, who was also anxious alongside Lesick because they didn’t know what Swygart wanted.
Another episode also saw him come over to the house to make sushi rolls with the family, who thought he was a good match for their daughter.
Lesick’s Stunted Growth
The 23-year-old’s case was a result of a brain cancer tumor. She was diagnosed at six months and then underwent three years of successful chemotherapy, which affected her pituitary gland and stunted her growth.
Seeing Each Other Again
The pair’s date ended with a hangout at the bar where Lesick got a bartending gig for a charity event. The 23-year-old was optimistic they would meet again as she told the camera, “I’m sure that i’ll see Dan again, he’s coming back.”
