<\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\u2018In The Shadow of Eight\u2019 comes out in October<\/h2>\n
To be clear, Collin Gosselin has spoken publicly about many topics, from growing up on reality TV to the aspects of his childhood that were never caught on camera.<\/p>\n
(Long ago, a video surfaced of Kate hitting him, but his descriptions make it sound like this was only one small part of growing up.)<\/p>\n
In 2024, Collin described Kate allegedly zip-tying his hands and feet together and locking him away in the basement.<\/p>\n
(At the time at which he spoke up, Kate declined to comment on the allegations.)<\/p>\n
Then, when he was 12, Kate locked Collin away \u2014 no \u201callegedly\u201d required \u2014 in an institution. He says that it was to cover up her abuse. She claims that it was due to alleged behavioral issues.<\/p>\n
\nAfter two years locked away, Jon was able to finally get custody of Hannah and Collin, rescuing him from the institution and taking him home.<\/p>\n
(Many have observed that abuse and institutionalization might both encourage someone to seek out a structured environment such as the military, though Collin\u2019s dream of joining the Marines fell through.)<\/p>\n
For the record, Jon\u2019s ex, Colleen, a woman with no real incentive to speak out at all, has repeatedly shown up for Collin, defended him publicly, and expressed how proud she is of him after he spent years living in her home. <\/p>\n
Special Forces: World\u2019s Toughest Test<\/em> Season 5 premieres on Thursday, September 24. Disgraced former congressman George Santos<\/a> is on this season. Truly, a 30 Rock<\/em> joke of a show.<\/p>\nMeanwhile, In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood<\/em> goes on sale on October 13.<\/p>\nIt\u2019s available for preorder. Society categorically failed to protect Collin when he was a child. It is our sincere hope that people will at least read his story.<\/p>\n
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