Shannon opens up about her deep fear of heights, rooted in childhood trauma when their brothers once pushed them off a roof. That fear extends into feeling confined, which is why they left Hawaii—life on an island felt too small and trapped. Family relationships are strained; they rarely speak to most of their nine brothers and five sisters, and even when they went missing once, her family showed little concern.
Only one sister and an uncle have maintained some contact, though even that is complicated. Their mother, in particular, has been dismissive, criticizing them for asking their uncle for help. Around Thanksgiving, they expect nothing extravagant—just time together, movies, and bike repairs—but they emphasize gratitude for life, God, and the support they’ve found outside of blood relatives.
