‘It goes to her savings account’: TikToker responds to criticisms of her using sister with autism in ad – AutismSTEP

Being a caregiver is not easy and sharing the journey and struggles online, takes a lot of courage.

Andreana Tay, a TikToker known for posting autism-related videos, recently received backlash online after she published an Estee Lauder ad featuring her autistic sister in the video.

The sponsored content centred around how 28-year-old Tay, finds time for herself despite working full-time and being a caregiver for her sister, Audrey, who has autism.

Among the nasty comments received was a comment that received 82 likes, which stated: “How are you pulling your sister into an ad?”

In response to these accusations, Tay posted a video on June 25 with the caption: “I literally can be transparent with y’all, whatever we earn from those campaigns goes into Audrey’s account and even pay for her bills at home. She is unable to support herself, so this is another means or way she can be at home earning some money.”

Shocked that there were so many insensitive comments about her ad, she clarified in the video that “the whole campaign itself is talking about everybody’s different story”.

She added: “Yes, I have Kakak (referring to their helper at home) but obviously we need someone to help in the house right? How do you think it’s so easy to be a full-time caregiver at home?”

And as a full-time social media manager, she mentioned that she also needs to focus on her work and build her career so that she is able to help her sister in the future.

Hence, Tay emphasised that whatever sponsorship campaigns that she takes on, such as the Estee Lauder ad, goes into her sister’s savings account.
Frustrated that she is constantly being accused of using her sister to make money, Tay said: “Enough is enough. If you’ve got any better plans or any way to help my sister to earn money, please let me know. I am all ears.”

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