Ruby Franke was a social media star who made viral videos about her six children and perfect-seeming life – until she was jailed for child abuse. Now her eldest daughter Shari is telling her side of the story
When Shari was in eighth grade, aged 14, she took a course in mental health. It was only then that she understood she was suffering from severe depression. She was overwhelmed by a sense of self-loathing and hopelessness. Sometimes she felt so bad, she wanted to end it all. She told Kevin, who was sympathetic and suggested to Ruby that Shari would benefit from therapy. Ruby scoffed and said she just needed to sleep longer, eat better and exercise more.