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From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found freedom and healing.

Shari Frankes childhood was a constant battle for survival. Her mother, Ruby Franke, enforced a severe moral code while maintaining a faade of a picture-perfect family for their wildly popular YouTube channel 8 Passengers, which documented the day-to-day life of raising six children for a staggering 2.5 million subscribers. But a darker truth lurked beneath the surfaceRubys wholesome online persona masked a more tyrannical parenting style than anyone could have imagined.

As the familys YouTube notoriety grew, so too did Rubys delusions of righteousness. Fueled by the sadistic influence of relationship coach Jodi Hildebrandt, together they implemented an inhumane and merciless disciplinary regime.

Ruby and Jodi were arrested in Utah in 2023 on multiple charges of aggravated child abuse. On that fateful day, Shari shared a photo online of a police car outside their home. Her caption had one word: Finally.

For the first time, Shari will reveal the disturbing truth behind 8 Passengers and her familys devastating involvement with Jodi Hildebrandts cultish life coaching program, ConneXions. No stone is left unturned as Shari exposes the perils of influencer culture and shares for the first time her battle for truth and survival in the face of her mothers cruelty.