Kate Gosselin son Collin teases memoir revelations in scathing post

Key Points:

• Collin Gosselin, former reality-TV star from "Jon & Kate Plus 8," is set to release a memoir titled "In the Shadow of Eight" on October 13, detailing his tumultuous childhood and estranged relationship with his mother, Kate Gosselin.
• In his memoir and social media posts, Collin alleges physical and emotional abuse by Kate, including being zip-tied and locked in a basement room, claims supported by his father Jon Gosselin.
• Kate Gosselin has denied the abuse allegations, stating she cannot sue Collin for defamation due to her status as a public figure and has deleted critical comments on her social media, emphasizing kindness and honesty instead.
• Collin has responded to Kate’s comments by sharing excerpts from her diary that suggest she struggled with anger toward him, highlighting the importance of sharing his story to shed light on his experiences.
• The memoir and ensuing public discourse reveal ongoing family tensions, with Kate describing Collin as a "very troubled young man" who has received multiple psychiatric diagnoses and was placed in a facility for safety reasons.