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Octomom Natalie 'Nadya' Suleman's Daughter, 15, Defends and Describes Her in First Interview: 'She's Very Strict' (Exclusive)

Octuplet Nariyah Suleman describes her mom Natalie as "strict" and "disciplined" in first interview ahead of her 16th birthday.

Days before she and her seven siblings turn 16 on Jan. 26, Nariyah is opening up for the first time about their unique journey and why they're all ready to step into the spotlight in Confessions of Octomom, premiering March 10 on Lifetime. Natalie, who stopped using her nickname Nadya in an effort to escape the "trauma" of her past, became tabloid fodder in 2009 after news spread that she was a single mom who repeatedly sought out IVF treatments to expand her already large and struggling family. "I believe all kids, teenagers, they need responsibilities on their shoulder to give them a sense of purpose, to make them feel confident and increase their self-esteem and know that they're contributing to something more than themselves," she explains.

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