My girlfriend has dwarfism and I’m 6’2″ – cruel trolls say I look like her dad
A COUPLE have hit back at nasty internet trolls who claim they look like father and daughter because of their height difference.
Samantha is only 1.22 meters tall, while Michael is 1.88 meters. Because of this, they attract a lot of attention in public.
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The couple have been together for seven years and even have a son, but strangers think Michael is her father because of Samantha’s dwarfism.
She told Love does not judge: “People say our relationship is a freak show.”
“We get trolled all the time because of our height difference,” she added.
Samantha added that she often needs help reaching things and that when Michael is not around, she needs crutches everywhere so she can go about her day normally.
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In public, the couple is often stared at and stared at. Some are so brazen that they even take pictures of the couple.
Micheal revealed that he also gets trolled online by people who don’t find him attractive enough for Samantha.
But the pair say the nasty comments have only brought them closer together.
He added: “I try not to pay attention to all that stuff. I’m a lover, not a fighter. I feel like the hate has made us stronger as a couple.”
But the couple has even admitted that they were mistaken for father and daughter in public.
Not only are strangers wary of their relationship, Samantha’s family is wary too.
She revealed: “My mom is kind of the strict type. So she just said make sure he doesn’t just use you or just want to be with you because you’re a little person.”
But the couple has proven everyone wrong: now that they are about to get married, they have also started a family with baby Michael Angelo.
The YouTube video went viral, garnering over 29,000 views, with people quick to share their thoughts in the comments.
Someone wrote: “I’m jealous, she’s gorgeous! Stay yourself bro!”
What is dwarfism?
Dwarfism is a medical condition characterized by short stature, usually due to genetic or medical causes. Here are some important facts about dwarfism:
- Definition: Dwarfism is generally defined as an adult height of 4 feet 10 inches (147 centimeters) or shorter. The condition can vary considerably in severity and physical characteristics.
- Causes: There are more than 300 different conditions that can cause dwarfism. The most common cause is achondroplasia, a genetic disorder that affects bone growth. Other causes include growth hormone deficiency, Turner syndrome, and skeletal dysplasias.
- Genetics: Many forms of dwarfism are genetic and can be inherited in an autosomal dominant or recessive manner. For example, achondroplasia is usually caused by a mutation in the FGFR3 gene and is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
- Terminology: The term “dwarf” is considered acceptable in medical contexts, but “small person” or “person of short stature” is often preferred in social contexts. It is important to use respectful and person-first language.
Another commented: “She literally looks like a very small adult woman. She doesn’t look like a child.”
“No, it doesn’t matter how you find love, as long as they love each other, regardless of what other people think.“, wrote a third.
Meanwhile, a fourth said: “You are beautiful, your son is beautiful and your husband is beautiful too! Live your life girl! Forget everyone else! You are blessed! A lot of people who hate are single.”
“This is beautifulclaimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “Lucky for them.”
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