Collin Gosselin’s Shocking Claim: Why Kate Sent Him Away

Collin Gosselin reveals the shocking real reason his mom, Kate, sent him to a behavioral facility.

Gosselin’s Drama Continues

If you were a fan of Jon & Kate Plus 8, you are aware that this family has seen its share of struggles. Recently, the Gosselin family is back in the news again, this time focusing on Collin and his thoughts about his mother, Kate.

He is unmasking old secrets, revealing what really happened in the past, which caused drama between him and his parents. The camera may have been following them, but the reality TV star was not the complete picture.

Collin Finally Speaks Out

Now a grown man, Collin is unloading on the media about what really happened in the past, giving details that weren’t public knowledge before.

As a child, he was sent away to a facility, but the reasons weren’t fully explained to him. Now he is revealing that the events leading up to him being sent away may not be the complete story.

It all started when Collin began asking questions. After his parents’ highly publicized divorce in 2009, Kate continued to film for her show Kate Plus 8.

As Collin became more aware of the world around him, he also became more aware of his parents’ relationship. He says that he was always a stubborn child and would constantly question his mother, which began to affect Kate.

Collin Eventually Refuses to Be on TV

The constant questioning led to a complete shutdown from Collin, who just wanted to be left alone. This was apparently too much for Kate, who thought about her children and if they would follow in Collin’s footsteps. Was this the last straw for Kate, leading her to send him away?

When he was 12 years old, Kate sent him off to Fairmount Behavioral Health System in Philadelphia. She said that his unruly and violent behavior was the reason why. For two long years, Collin was sent away from his family, stuck in a psychiatric facility.

Collin Recalls His Time in the Psychiatric Facility

Collin spoke about his time in the facility, recalling all the things that had happened. He was heavily medicated and said that Kate only came to visit him once for twenty minutes the entire time he was there.

During that short and seemingly rare visit, she blamed him for ruining her family. This is just one glimpse into what kind of relationship Kate and Collin shared.

Jon Speaks Out

Things finally changed for Collin in 2018 when his father, Jon Gosselin, fought for and got sole custody of him. Jon was not holding back any of his feelings about what had happened either.

In a 2019 interview, Jon spoke out about the situation involving his son. When asked about sending Collin to residential care, Jon accused Kate of gaslighting. Jon claimed that Kate made up a diagnosis for Collin because he was a “difficult child.”

Jon continued to explain that it took him a long time to find Collin after he was sent to the mental institution. Jon said that Kate never should have sent him there in the first place. The accusations are strong, and Jon isn’t shying away from any of them.

Kate Defends Her Actions

Despite Jon’s allegations, Kate continues to stand by her actions and those of her lawyers. Kate and her team say that Collin’s accusations are all lies. Kate reveals that throughout his childhood, Collin had several mental health diagnoses.

She says that many of these treatments failed until he went into residential care. Kate recently spoke with fans online, saying that no one except parents with mentally ill children could understand her decisions.

Will the Truth Come Out?

With all of these accusations being thrown back and forth, one can only wonder if the truth will come out one day. Collin is preparing to release a tell-all book about his experience as a child, which was titled In the Shadow of Eight.

The book will feature details about his past as well as his time in treatment. It will surely be an interesting read for fans of the family’s reality TV show.

Who Is in the Right?

The drama surrounding the Gosselin family is truly heating up. With both mother and son defending their positions, the world is waiting for an official resolution.

Was Collin a victim of mental abuse from his mother, or is Kate just a misguided parent trying to do what she thought was best?