A post shared by Caitlin Murray (@bigtimeadulting)The video has attracted some 12 million views and drawn raves from notables such as parenting expert Dr.
Becky Kennedy and Grammy-award winning singer Pink, who called it the “funniest thing ever” in the comments section. “It’s sort of surreal,” Murray said of her success and high-wattage followers. “Just being a pretty regular mom and then having these people that are mega stars that recognize your face all of a sudden.”Her internet stardom came in roundabout manner.
Murray’s eldest son was diagnosed with leukemia when he was 3 years old and spent over three years in intensive treatment. She took to writing emails to family and friends that gave updates on his health, mixed with humor and anecdotes.
They caught the eye of a neighbor in publishing who got her some businessmeetings, but Murray was told she couldn’t get a book deal without an online following.So, in late 2018, she launched her Instagram account, @BigTimeAdulting.
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