Kate Gosselin’s estranged son Collin gets support from ‘real mom’ after memoir release

See more of our coverage in your search results. Collin Gosselin received support from Colleen Conrad, his dad Jon Gosselin’s ex-girlfriend, after the release of his bombshell memoir, exposing the alleged abuse he faced from mom Kate Gosselin. “Collin, where do I even begin? ❤️ A #1 New York Times bestselling author! Who would have imagined that all those years ago? I am so incredibly proud of you!” Conrad said in an Instagram post Saturday, alongside a montage of photos with the author over the years. “When you came into my life, you had already been through more than any child should ever have to experience. I didn’t know what the years ahead would bring, but I knew I loved you and wanted you to feel safe, loved, and supported.” Collin Gosselin received support from his dad Jon Gosselin’s ex-girlfriend Colleen Conrad (seen above) after the release of his bombshell memoir. colleen.conrad122/Instagram “A #1 New York Times bestselling author! Who would have imagined that all those years ago? I am so incredibly proud of you!” Conrad (pictured here) wrote. colleen.conrad122/Instagram Conrad wrote that watching Collin grow up into a young man has been “one of the greatest joys of [her] life and something she will “treasure forever.” “Listening to your book was incredibly emotional. It brought back beautiful memories, but also painful ones. I was going through breast cancer, the end of my relationship with your dad, and so many changes in my own life.” Conrad also shared that they “helped each other through some incredibly difficult times.” “The Audible version didn’t include your acknowledgments. When my book finally arrived, I read what you had written to me and cried all over again,” she penned. “Listening to your book was incredibly emotional. It brought back beautiful memories, but also painful ones,” his dad’s ex (seen above) continued. colleen.conrad122/Instagram “No matter how old you get or where life takes you, I will always be your mom,” Conrad (seen above) pledged. colleen.conrad122/Instagram Conrad concluded, “No matter how old you get or where life takes you, I will always be your mom. I will always love you and cheer you on. Congratulations, Collin. You deserve all the happiness and success life has to offer. Love you always. ❤️” In the comments section, Collin thanked Conrad for her support and expressed his love. “I love you ❤️ I loved that you say you needed me too. It just shows how meant to be everything was. If I could’ve gone through all the hard things again I’d gladly do it, because it led me to you. You’re kind, loving, funny and you love in a way that a real mother should.” Jon and Conrad (pictured in 2018) dated from 2014 to 2021. Getty Images Collin’s memoir detailing alleged abuse at the hands of his mom, Kate Gosselin, came out earlier this month. Grand Central Publishing Collin continued, “I’ll forever be grateful to have you in my life. Thank you for listening, showing up, and never giving up on that young, broken, hurting little boy who didn’t believe in himself. Sometimes all we need is to know our mom believes in us and it gives us enough faith in ourselves ❤️❤️.” Jon and Conrad dated from 2014 to 2021. Jon was granted sole custody of Collin in 2018. Despite Jon marrying Stephanie Lebo in November 2025, Collin has maintained his close relationship with Conrad. Collin claims Kate (pictured in 2019) brutally locked him in a “small holding cell” for two years. Getty Images for Discovery He also claims that she isolated him from the rest of his seven siblings (pictured in 2007). Getty Images for Discovery Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! In his memoir, “In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood,” Collin, now 22, describes his alleged horrific living conditions before being sent to a behavioral facility when he was a pre-teen. Amongst the shocking allegations, he claims Kate brutally locked him in a “small holding cell” for two years, where he was completely isolated from the rest of his seven siblings. However, the “Jon and Kate Plus 8” alum has vehemently denied all of Collin’s claims and has attributed them to him being mentally ill. Collin (pictured with his sister Hannah and their dad) has been under Jon’s care since 2018. jongosselin1/Instagram Kate (pictured with her ex in 2009) has vehemently denied her estranged son’s claims. Amy Sussman “Rational logical [people] or anyone who has dealt with mental illness understands what’s going on here,” she wrote via a TikTok comment earlier this month. 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. Jon, meanwhile, has staunchly stood by his son and threatened legal action against his ex-wife. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!