Kate Gosselin lashes out after estranged son Collin details alleged abuse in bombshell memoir
Reality TV star Kate Gosselin has publicly disputed allegations of abuse made by her estranged son, Collin, in his new memoir. Kate claims her past decisions regarding his institutionalization were medically necessary and has labeled his accusations as lies.
Why it matters
The story highlights the ongoing public conflict between a high-profile reality television family and the complexities of mental health and family estrangement.
Kate Gosselin called out her estranged son Collin Gosselin’s allegations against her in his bombshell memoir, “In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood.”
“Rational logical [people] or anyone who has dealt with mental illness understands what’s going on here,” the “Jon & Kate Plus 8” alum wrote via a TikTok comment Tuesday.
The reality star’s remarks were in response to a supporter who labeled Collin’s claims as “terrible lies” and said it “should be illegal to defame someone” in a memoir.
“I know you already know this, but you have the support of so many,” the supporter wrote under a video of Kate, 51, giving her followers a life update. “I just wanted to say you are doing a great job keeping your head up through all of this.”
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