The strange case of Natalia Grace, the 6-year-old Ukrainian orphan who was adopted by an American couple, has been making headlines again. The case first gained attention in 2019 when Kristine and Michael Barnett were charged with neglect after allegedly abandoning Natalia in an apartment in Indiana and moving to Canada.

The Barnetts claimed that Natalia was not a child, but rather a woman who posed as a child, and that they were scammed into adopting her. They also alleged that Natalia suffered from a rare medical condition that caused her to look younger than she actually was and that she had tried to harm them.

However, Natalia’s doctors and social workers disputed these claims, saying that she was indeed a child who required care and support.

Now, a new documentary called “The Curious Case of Natalia Grace” has reignited the controversy. In the documentary, Natalia herself speaks out and accuses the Barnetts of lying and mistreating her.

“I just want people to know the truth,” she says in the documentary. “I’m not a con artist, I’m not a crazy, psycho person. I’m just a little girl who’s been through a lot.”

Natalia’s story has drawn comparisons to another recent case involving the Duggar family, the stars of the reality TV show “19 Kids and Counting.” Jill Duggar, one of the daughters, recently spoke out in a documentary series called “Duggar Family Secrets” about the alleged abuse and control she and her siblings experienced while growing up in the family’s strict religious community.

Both cases raise important questions about the rights and protections afforded to children, particularly those who are adopted or raised in unconventional circumstances. As Natalia continues to speak out and seek justice, her story serves as a reminder of the importance of listening to and protecting vulnerable children.