Gosselins

[Anonymous]

She kind of connects all the dots there. I’m glad he has this lady in his life.

[Anonymous]

Why did Collin live with his dad's ex girlfriend and not with Jon after they broke up? What about Hannah?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why did Collin live with his dad's ex girlfriend and not with Jon after they broke up? What about Hannah?

Forgot to add - out of all the adults, Colleen seems like she would be the best influence.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know I will get bashed for this here but while I don’t really care for these people, I am still mildly curious.

TBH, at this point prefer to reserve judgment.

You could all be right and Kate was/is an awful mother who neglected and abused her son Colin while setting the others against him.

OTOH, I cannot help but think about Josh Duggard (?) situation and wonder if something similar happened.

I mean, if I had one young teen, tween, abusing another one (s) of my children, I would probably send the child away to be contained and treated rather than call the police and have his life completely ruined.

Even if not a case of sexual abuse/molestation but “only” physical violence, I don’t think most of you how terrifying it can be to live with someone like that.

My aunt went through this with her teenager son and my cousins (his two sisters, also teens - one older and one younger) went through hell while living with him. He hit all of them at some point, the worst being when he choked his younger sister almost to death.

It turns out he is schizophrenic and it took them YEARS to find the right combination of medication.

He is still unpredictable and can be extremely violent sometimes, usually when he “decides to stop his medication.”

Anyhow, I just find it strange that 6 kids, out of 8, want nothing to do with Colin. But maybe you all are right and they were brainwashed by their mother.

If that is true, we only have to wait more 10 years or so for the cat to come out of the bag, so to speak.

Team Colin PP here. You’re absolutely right - I know of one child who was extremely violent and later became schizophrenic. Another child who is violent with sibling and has undergone multiple hospitalizations and heavy duty meds. The difference is - their parents *never* abandoned them, even when they had to be hospitalized. And they had actual diagnoses and medication.

OTOH I also know families with a child who may have had behavioral issues, but was treated as a scapegoat and black sheep, and subject to all kinds of dramatic treatment and ostracized. (One sent away at 13.) In these cases there was no diagnosis and both kids have grown up to be successful adults with families and jobs (albeit with scars from childhood). But their parents *absolutely* would have said all the same things Kate is claiming about Colin - “he’s sick, he needed therapy, he was a danger to the other kids.”

My strong sense is that Colin is in the latter group. Based mainly on Kate’s abandonment and concealment of him, and the fact that Colin seems to have done well with Jon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why did Collin live with his dad's ex girlfriend and not with Jon after they broke up? What about Hannah?

Yes- and why did he live in an apartment after turning 18? Someone on Reddit dug around and found a lawsuit from when Collin got in an accident (he fell asleep at the wheel and said it was because he was working and attending school full time) and the address that Collin gave was different than Jon's address. It was for an apartment about a mile from Jon's residence. Why was he working full time and living on his own as a high schooler? Maybe questions.

[Anonymous]

Collin & Jon had been living with this woman full time & he was attending school there. I believe Jon moved out into a bachelor pad, probably didn’t have much room & may have been in the wrong school district. Doesn’t seem weird at all that he would have remained living in his house of 4+ years to finish up HS & ROTC.

[Anonymous]

Exactly, Jon moved out, Collin stayed. It seems like even more of a reason to see that they were doing what’s best for Collin even after separating, which was to keep him in the home he was living in and not bounce him around. He had already gone through enough.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Now Jon's ex-girlfriend is defending Collin on IG saying Kate is lying. Geesh! The questions continue...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CviIo53uQSC/

I love her statement. Clears up a lot and Kate is a liar:

He never talked back to me. He was never violent and is far from being considered dangerous. He is there for me when I need him, even bringing me white roses every time he visits.
I could tag a multitude of people who have spent time with Collin, and they would all attest to what an amazing person he is. He has overcome more challenges than any one person should ever have to endure. Despite being institutionalized for 3 years alone with only 3 visits from his mother and not receiving proper education, he achieved a 4.0 GPA and won the highest GPA award at his ROTC banquet. I'm so incredibly proud of his accomplishments.
Collin's dream to join the Marines seemed impossible given his background, but he never gave up. He went off all medication two years ago and continued to thrive in school and working jobs. He sought private psychiatric evaluations as an adult that disproved all the previous diagnoses. It was his determination that led him to the Marines, where he's now fulfilling his dream. He wouldn't be there if he hadn't proved those diagnoses wrong.
I have received letters from Collin during his time in boot camp, and he admits that it is challenging, but he is happy and proud to be there. He is a testament to strength and courage, and I am honored to have him in my life. Collin will always be part of my family, and I'll support him, no matter what comes our way. That's what family does. The truth about Collin's character deserves praise, not unfounded accusations from those estranged from his life.

[Anonymous]

Thank God Collin has Colleen and Jon. He is stronger than he realizes and he will succeed in his life.

I do feel sad for the other children. Kate is effing them up and it is going to take a lot of counseling to get them through it

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Now Jon's ex-girlfriend is defending Collin on IG saying Kate is lying. Geesh! The questions continue...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CviIo53uQSC/

I love her statement. Clears up a lot and Kate is a liar:

He never talked back to me. He was never violent and is far from being considered dangerous. He is there for me when I need him, even bringing me white roses every time he visits.
I could tag a multitude of people who have spent time with Collin, and they would all attest to what an amazing person he is. He has overcome more challenges than any one person should ever have to endure. Despite being institutionalized for 3 years alone with only 3 visits from his mother and not receiving proper education, he achieved a 4.0 GPA and won the highest GPA award at his ROTC banquet. I'm so incredibly proud of his accomplishments.
Collin's dream to join the Marines seemed impossible given his background, but he never gave up. He went off all medication two years ago and continued to thrive in school and working jobs. He sought private psychiatric evaluations as an adult that disproved all the previous diagnoses. It was his determination that led him to the Marines, where he's now fulfilling his dream. He wouldn't be there if he hadn't proved those diagnoses wrong.
I have received letters from Collin during his time in boot camp, and he admits that it is challenging, but he is happy and proud to be there. He is a testament to strength and courage, and I am honored to have him in my life. Collin will always be part of my family, and I'll support him, no matter what comes our way. That's what family does. The truth about Collin's character deserves praise, not unfounded accusations from those estranged from his life.

Wow that’s very touching. I’m impressed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thank God Collin has Colleen and Jon. He is stronger than he realizes and he will succeed in his life.

I do feel sad for the other children. Kate is effing them up and it is going to take a lot of counseling to get them through it

Colleen sounds like a good egg. And Collin sounds like a hard worker with potential.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Now Jon's ex-girlfriend is defending Collin on IG saying Kate is lying. Geesh! The questions continue...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CviIo53uQSC/

I love her statement. Clears up a lot and Kate is a liar:

He never talked back to me. He was never violent and is far from being considered dangerous. He is there for me when I need him, even bringing me white roses every time he visits.
I could tag a multitude of people who have spent time with Collin, and they would all attest to what an amazing person he is. He has overcome more challenges than any one person should ever have to endure. Despite being institutionalized for 3 years alone with only 3 visits from his mother and not receiving proper education, he achieved a 4.0 GPA and won the highest GPA award at his ROTC banquet. I'm so incredibly proud of his accomplishments.
Collin's dream to join the Marines seemed impossible given his background, but he never gave up. He went off all medication two years ago and continued to thrive in school and working jobs. He sought private psychiatric evaluations as an adult that disproved all the previous diagnoses. It was his determination that led him to the Marines, where he's now fulfilling his dream. He wouldn't be there if he hadn't proved those diagnoses wrong.
I have received letters from Collin during his time in boot camp, and he admits that it is challenging, but he is happy and proud to be there. He is a testament to strength and courage, and I am honored to have him in my life. Collin will always be part of my family, and I'll support him, no matter what comes our way. That's what family does. The truth about Collin's character deserves praise, not unfounded accusations from those estranged from his life.

A child can be selectively violent. Kate doesn’t not have to tolerate it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Now Jon's ex-girlfriend is defending Collin on IG saying Kate is lying. Geesh! The questions continue...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CviIo53uQSC/

I love her statement. Clears up a lot and Kate is a liar:

He never talked back to me. He was never violent and is far from being considered dangerous. He is there for me when I need him, even bringing me white roses every time he visits.
I could tag a multitude of people who have spent time with Collin, and they would all attest to what an amazing person he is. He has overcome more challenges than any one person should ever have to endure. Despite being institutionalized for 3 years alone with only 3 visits from his mother and not receiving proper education, he achieved a 4.0 GPA and won the highest GPA award at his ROTC banquet. I'm so incredibly proud of his accomplishments.
Collin's dream to join theMarines seemed impossible given his background, but he never gave up. He went off all medication two years ago and continued to thrive in school and working jobs. He sought private psychiatric evaluations as an adult that disproved all the previous diagnoses. It was his determination that led him to the Marines, where he's now fulfilling his dream. He wouldn't be there if he hadn't proved those diagnoses wrong.
I have received letters from Collin during his time in boot camp, and he admits that it is challenging, but he is happy and proud to be there. He is a testament to strength and courage, and I am honored to have him in my life. Collin will always be part of my family, and I'll support him, no matter what comes our way. That's what family does. The truth about Collin's character deserves praise, not unfounded accusations from those estranged from his life.

A child can be selectively violent. Kate doesn’t not have to tolerate it.

And same can be true for a parent. He doesn’t have to tolerate it either.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Now Jon's ex-girlfriend is defending Collin on IG saying Kate is lying. Geesh! The questions continue...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CviIo53uQSC/

I love her statement. Clears up a lot and Kate is a liar:

He never talked back to me. He was never violent and is far from being considered dangerous. He is there for me when I need him, even bringing me white roses every time he visits.
I could tag a multitude of people who have spent time with Collin, and they would all attest to what an amazing person he is. He has overcome more challenges than any one person should ever have to endure. Despite being institutionalized for 3 years alone with only 3 visits from his mother and not receiving proper education, he achieved a 4.0 GPA and won the highest GPA award at his ROTC banquet. I'm so incredibly proud of his accomplishments.
Collin's dream to join the Marines seemed impossible given his background, but he never gave up. He went off all medication two years ago and continued to thrive in school and working jobs. He sought private psychiatric evaluations as an adult that disproved all the previous diagnoses. It was his determination that led him to the Marines, where he's now fulfilling his dream. He wouldn't be there if he hadn't proved those diagnoses wrong.
I have received letters from Collin during his time in boot camp, and he admits that it is challenging, but he is happy and proud to be there. He is a testament to strength and courage, and I am honored to have him in my life. Collin will always be part of my family, and I'll support him, no matter what comes our way. That's what family does. The truth about Collin's character deserves praise, not unfounded accusations from those estranged from his life.

So did he stay with her bc they were having a relationship? The thing about the roses is weird

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Now Jon's ex-girlfriend is defending Collin on IG saying Kate is lying. Geesh! The questions continue...

https://www.instagram.com/p/CviIo53uQSC/

I love her statement. Clears up a lot and Kate is a liar:

He never talked back to me. He was never violent and is far from being considered dangerous. He is there for me when I need him, even bringing me white roses every time he visits.
I could tag a multitude of people who have spent time with Collin, and they would all attest to what an amazing person he is. He has overcome more challenges than any one person should ever have to endure. Despite being institutionalized for 3 years alone with only 3 visits from his mother and not receiving proper education, he achieved a 4.0 GPA and won the highest GPA award at his ROTC banquet. I'm so incredibly proud of his accomplishments.
Collin's dream to join the Marines seemed impossible given his background, but he never gave up. He went off all medication two years ago and continued to thrive in school and working jobs. He sought private psychiatric evaluations as an adult that disproved all the previous diagnoses. It was his determination that led him to the Marines, where he's now fulfilling his dream. He wouldn't be there if he hadn't proved those diagnoses wrong.
I have received letters from Collin during his time in boot camp, and he admits that it is challenging, but he is happy and proud to be there. He is a testament to strength and courage, and I am honored to have him in my life. Collin will always be part of my family, and I'll support him, no matter what comes our way. That's what family does. The truth about Collin's character deserves praise, not unfounded accusations from those estranged from his life.

So did he stay with her bc they were having a relationship? The thing about the roses is weird

She raised him. My brothers and I always gave our mom
flowers. It is a nice thing for your mom. Why would you think something sick?