The Beginning of Life
Nadia Suleman was born on July 11, 1975, in Fullerton, California. Her father, of Assyrian and Iraqi descent, later became a real estate agent. Her mother was a teacher from Lithuania, and Nadia was an only child. While her parents showered her with love, she seemed to crave connection with more people. Growing up in a small family environment may have been the reason she later desired a large family.
Being an only child gave Nadia a unique perspective. While the love from her parents was unconditional, she wasn’t fully satisfied and longed to build broader relationships. This feeling likely led to her bold choices later in life. Her childhood experience became the foundation for her strong attachment to the concept of family, eventually leading her to become “Octomom.”
