Anna Johnston, a beloved star of TLC’s 7 Little Johnstons, has garnered a devoted fan base. However, some viewers of the show speculate whether she harbors negative feelings towards her dwarfism, similar to her sister Elizabeth “Liz” Johnston. Could Anna be following in Liz’s footsteps?
A Potential Falling Out and an Invitation Declined?
Fans of 7 Little Johnstons have noticed that Trent, Amber, and Liz no longer seem to follow Anna on Instagram, and she doesn’t seem to follow them either. If there has been a falling out, it’s disheartening as fans root for Anna’s success. Amber, who often faces criticism for favoritism towards her adopted daughter from Russia, has a strained relationship with Anna. Despite this, Anna has managed to buy her own home, showcasing her responsible and independent nature.
Recently, Anna Johnston subtly introduced her new boyfriend, Darius Anderson, on social media. Their playful banter, including jokes about being “baby daddy,” caught the attention of her followers, who noticed their compatibility. Given that Darius is a person of color, some TLC fans speculate that Amber and Trent might disapprove of their relationship. Could this be a reason for Anna declining an invitation, especially if she is currently estranged from her family?
Avoiding Little People Events?
Anna Johnston’s possible new boyfriend is of average height, leading some to wonder if she has developed an issue with her dwarfism. Interestingly, the upcoming National Conference of the Little People of America in July seems to be an event Anna won’t attend. This information was shared through her Instagram Stories and subsequently discussed on Reddit.
In Anna Johnston’s Instagram Stories, an OP speculated about her absence when someone asked, “Will I see you in six weeks???” Anna replied, “Sadly, no I won’t be going.” The OP wrote:
“Anna Q&A… Anna was doing a Q&A on her Instagram Stories, and someone asked her if they would be seeing her in 6 weeks, and she said sadly, I’m not going. So I’m assuming she’s not going to their yearly Little People’s Conference!? Maybe y’all are right, and she doesn’t see her family right now.”
While the discussion among 7 Little Johnstons fans on Reddit didn’t delve into whether Anna had a problem with her dwarfism, they pointed out that not everyone attends the conference each year. Here are some opinions expressed:
“I wouldn’t take this to mean anything, to be honest. IIRC, there was a year Anna and Liz didn’t go because of work. And I believe Jonah skipped out at least once before as well.”
“Maybe she can’t get time off from work or doesn’t have the money to go. Keep in mind she recently bought a house and is doing it all on her own.”
“I think her relationship with her family isn’t good currently. I just hope Anna has a good support system of friends and her boyfriend to support her.”
Anna’s Struggle with Acceptance of Her Dwarfism
Although the Reddit discussion suggests that there may not be a problem with Anna Johnston accepting her dwarfism, she did touch upon the topic in the same Q&A session. In another slide, a fan asked her, “What is the hardest thing about being a little person?” Anna’s reply shed light on her perspective:
“Accepting that I am.”
It’s important to note that Anna Johnston is not alone in her struggles with being a person of small stature. Matt Roloff, the father of Zach Roloff from Little People, Big World, also faced challenges in trying to help his son meet girls with dwarfism. However, Zach expressed his lack of interest in pursuing relationships solely based on dwarfism.