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Aug 7, 2023

Kate Gosselin Subtly Criticized By Jon Gosselin’s Ex After Estranged Son Collin’s Abusive Behavior Allegations remon 20 seconds ago 0 Feuds within the Gosselin family have been going on for years, and in recent weeks things have only gotten worse. After Mady Gosselin made new claims about her brother Collin last month, their mother, Kate, came forward to accuse Collin of being “violent” and “troubled”. In a new Instagram post, Jon Gosselin’s ex-girlfriend Colleen Conrad comes out to defend the boy she helped raise. Conrad dated Kate’s ex-husband and father of their eight children for years, and when Jon removed Collin from the mental institution Kate placed him in when he was 12, Conrad took action. as the child’s mother – so much so that Collin once honored her on Mother’s Day instead of Kate. KATE GOSSELIN UNDER FIRE: ‘MOMMIE DEAREST’ ALLEGATIONS, FAMILY FIRES, RECONSTRUCTED LIFE Jon Gosselin and Colleen Conrad raised Collin after Jon released him from the mental institution where Kate had placed him. (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for WE tv/Colin Gosselin/Instagram) “I recently learned of derogatory statements about Collin Gosselin and felt compelled to defend him,” Conrad wrote on Instagram over the weekend. “These statements were made by members of his family who have been estranged from his life since he was 12. Collin is not only someone I love very much, but he has also been an important figure in my family’s life. He’s currently in Marine boot camp and he’s unable to defend himself.” She explained, “After Jon and I split up, and Jon moved out, Collin lived with me until he was 18, so I saw him every day. He thrived and was always nice. and respectful. He has never answered me. He has never been violent and is far from being considered dangerous. He is there for me when I need him, even bringing me white roses every visit. Jon Gosselin and Colleen Conrad had been together for seven years, but have known each other their entire lives. (Bryan Steffy/Getty Images) Jon and Conrad separated in 2021, leaving her two years to live alone with Collin. She insisted she could name several people who would attest that he is not violent, and added, “He overcame more challenges than any person should ever have to endure.” THE GOSSELIN FAMILY AIR THE DIRTY LAUNDRY AS THE CHRISLEY CLAN LAUNCHES THE DIRT IN THE REALITY WARS “Although he was institutionalized for only 3 years with only 3 visits from his mother and did not receive a proper education, he achieved a GPA of 4.0 and won the highest GPA award at his ROTC banquet. I’m incredibly proud of his accomplishments.” Conrad also acknowledged the fact that the military often disqualifies applicants with a history of mental illness, especially those involving prolonged institutionalizations like Collin’s. She noted that his dream of being in the Marines “seemed impossible given his background”, but added that “he never gave up”. Two of Kate Gosselin’s children have detailed the alleged abuse her son Collin suffered while living with his mother. (Donna Svennevik/Disney General Entertainment Content) She said: “He stopped all medication two years ago and continued to thrive in school and jobs. He sought private psychiatric evaluations as an adult which refuted all previous diagnoses. It was his determination that led him to the Marines, where he is now fulfilling his dream.He wouldn’t be here if he hadn’t proven those diagnoses wrong. Conrad ended his defense of Collin by writing: “I received letters from Collin during his time at training camp, and he admits that it is difficult, but he is happy and proud to be there. He testifies strength and courage, and I’m honored to have him in my life. Collin will always be part of my family, and I will support him no matter what happens to us. That’s what family does. The truth on Collin’s character deserves praise, not groundless accusations from those estranged from his life.” Kate Gosselin has called her son Collin a “very troubled young man” amid allegations that he was abused in her care. (Getty Images/Collin Gosselin Instagram) The new troubles between Collin and Kate began last month when he and his sister Hannah made an appearance on a Vice TV series called ‘Dark Side of the 2000s’. In clips released on the show, they said Collin was treated differently from his siblings by Kate when he was a young child. Collin also speculated that his mother “needed someone to vent her anger and frustration, and that was just nice of me.” A few days later, Mady, who continued to live with Kate while Collin and Hannah left to live with their father, posted a lengthy post on her Instagram Story about her estranged brother, claiming he had recently uttered violent threats to the family. Following these accusations, Jon told Fox News Digital that Mady hadn’t “seen or spoken to (Collin) since he was in sixth grade” and that “Collin has grown into a wonderful man despite being abused by (Kate) “. Mady Gosselin has accused her brother Collin of making violent threats against the family last month. (Amanda Edwards/Getty Images for Discovery) Shortly after, Kate spoke out in a lengthy statement, fully supporting Mady’s claims. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTER She shared several details about Collin’s alleged history of violent behavior and mental illness, saying he had “received multiple psychiatric diagnoses over the years.” Hannah and Collin Gosselin chose to live with Jon while her other children stayed with Kate. (Noël Vasquez/Getty Images/Jon Gosselin/Instagram) “For my safety, that of his siblings and for his own well-being, he was placed in a facility after years of outpatient treatment which proved insufficient for his needs,” she said. “The decision to admit him was made by the ER doctors following one of his many attacks/explosions, this one involving the use of a weapon.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Kate also claimed that this behavior continued after Jon kicked him out of the facility and it still happens to this day. Emily Trainham is entertainment editor for Fox News Digital. foxnews entertainment Not all news on the site expresses the point of view of the site, but we transmit this news automatically and translate it through programmatic technology on the site and not from a human editor. remon 20 seconds ago