Kate Gosselin's son discusses mom's alleged abuse ahead of new memoir
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Key Points:
- Collin Gosselin, former star of "Jon & Kate Plus 8," alleges he endured abuse from his mother, Kate Gosselin, after his parents' 2009 divorce, including being isolated, physically harmed, and locked in a basement room.
- He revealed these claims ahead of his memoir, "In the Shadow of Eight," and described how a teacher and guidance counselor intervened after noticing signs of abuse.
- Collin was placed in an institution by his mother before his 12th birthday, where he had limited family contact and was medicated; he was later released to live with his father and sister Hannah after legal action.
- An independent psychological evaluation in 2023 reportedly found no mental health diagnoses for Collin, contradicting previous claims by his mother about his behavioral challenges.
- Collin is currently studying finance in college and expressed a desire to reconnect with his siblings, while Kate Gosselin and TLC have not responded to requests for comment, and Jon Gosselin declined an interview.
