He was obviously the scapegoat. If you look at the clip of when they were younger, the little girl squeals how he 'stole the towel and pushed her.' Collin immediately turns around with a scared look on his face trying to remedy the situation. If he was truly a 'bad' kid he would have kept running. The little girl also knows he is an easy target to 'tattle' on. It's at 1:42
@@freedom4063 I can because I lived something similar. When you are dependent on someone for survival and all your emotional and necessary needs, it warps your brain to make it so having allegiance to that person is the default. Most will do so without question. Look at the Turpin children. Only 1 out of 12 had the willpower to break out, and that was a much more extreme situation
@@freedom4063 If you are told all the time from a young age that your brother was abusive or mentally ill or whatever it was that Kate said the excuse her terrible choice as a mother, you might believe it. She’s a manipulator.
Collin is such a well spoken young man! Jon did an excellent job raising him! How child services were never called on for Kate is beyond me. She never should’ve had custody of those kids!
@@angelasobmer7026 My son was honorably discharged/separated due to some medical problems, now a successful realtor. I hope Collin finds the career that makes him happy. ❤️
Yeah I mean look at Ryan’s World for example his parents are still making him do kid RUclips videos at 12 and he already sounds like a 15-16 year old they just want it for the money and his mom got arrested for something a while back but I can’t remember what it was
She had it out for him from day one. She would write in her journal about beating him with such a ferocity as a baby, that she’d leave in his crib for the day, until Jon got home.
When I watched the show I remember thinking that too that he was treated poorly. He was just an active and goofy little boy. He seems very “normal” too. Regardless, you don’t treat your child like crap.
@@love2sing20101 it has been a long time, but I think the book is “Kate Gosselin, How She Fooled the World”. She tried to sue the writer, but not for telling lies. She said he obtained the information illegally.
My heart hurts for Collin. I pray that eventually he will be able to be with the rest of his siblings and have s great life. So glad he has his dad and sister...
The kid is very mature for his age, very respectful and is well spoken. Hard to believe he was institutionalized. He’s more normal than a majority of teens these days
Kate reminds me of my NPD mother. She won’t apologize unless she wants something in return. It seems that she’s spewing venom about him to his siblings while she placed him in an institution. Now he’s estranged because she won’t stop her abusive behavior. Colin most likely was made an example of after pointing out how hurtful her behavior towards him and his siblings too often for Kate’s liking. Glad he has the support of his dad and sister. Glad they got away from the toxicity.
@@staciwhite1256I think she worries now that the kids are adults, they'll choose to reach out to him or Jon on their own and she won't have a say in it. So she'll keep hovering and badmouthing them so they stay on her side.
Kate was the total problem. She brainwashed her other kids to hate their dad. She was mean to John. Hannah is absolutely gorgeous and Collin is so humble and kind. 😊
Exactly I completely agree. Kate truly is evil. Hopefully now that the twins and sextuplets are adults now they can see through her bs and hopefully develop a relationship with their dad again.
Yes! TLC editing out Kate's abuse towards John the entire time the show aired. I hope Collin has the last laugh. "The stone that the builder refused will be the head cornerstone".
@@cratcliff8820 They are, but when you’re as manipulative as she is, that can stay with you forever. They truly believe Jon was in the wrong because of all the crap they were fed for years. Some kids eventually see the light, while others don’t. Your mother’s influence can be a tough thing to go against, no matter how old you get or how toxic it may be.
I don't know how you could just throw out a child. I couldn't stand her after two minutes of watching that show. Kate did this in front of the world. I couldn't comprehend how anyone defended her and thought she's so great. She's a monster. She even wrote about how she was afraid she was going to beat him to death at two years old. She constantly went after him. Its so sad. Keep going Colin! You sound like an amazing person!
@@freedom4063 She lives Delaware or North Carolina??? I forget.. Its near the beach. She lives alone with a dog and went back to being a nurse. Gained weight. Looks angry with life. Party train came to an end. Im actually where she is from.
@@freedom4063 If you want to know something I always found interesting let me tell you this. I live in Lancaster. I know where they originally lived and also driven past that mansion house a number of times when seeing family. I know where the kids went to school here in lancaster. Its an hour and a half bus ride to and fro school every day. 3 hours in the school bus 5 days a week! I know exactly how long it takes. They were literally gone all day long and Kate had the whole house to herself. Its a ridiculous commute. Can you imagine sitting in the bus three hours every day? Ridiculous. They went to a private fancy school but I'm sure they could have gone to grammar and high school in that mansion area. It must have also had good schools.
He comes across well spoken, articulate & mature. He seemed to have turned out better than any of us would've thought, this is what counts! He now has choices to make, hopefully they will be good ones.
Collin, it's not your fault . You did nothing wrong. Definitely appeal the discharge decision. You have been treated wrong by your own Mom. You are not alone young man. It's not about where you come from in life,. It's where your thriving to be.🎉 Stay positive ✨️ Stay focused on your goals. Do not own these mistakes. They don't belong to you.
I used to just think Kate was simply an overbearing, control-freak mother with eight kids. Now after hearing Collin speak up more recently, I realize she is a downright evil psycho! What she did to her son is inexcusable. He’s a good kid and never should have been sent away. He was even forced to leave the Marines because of something she did to him for her own selfish reasons. She should be punished for what she did!
She has narcissistic personality disorder and her kids have to be an extension of her so if any of the eight proves stubborn and unrelenting to her demands, instead of thinking they're expressing their independent and individuality, she punishes them. Both Hannah and Collin were deemed the "stubborn" kids out of the sextuplets. Incidentally, I work in film/TV in Los Angeles and I haven't had a bad thing to say about any celebrity I've ever worked with... except D-listers I've met who aren't legitimately famous and Kate Gosselin is at the top of that list.
I agree. I am absolutely convinced that Kate got rid of Collin because of her contract with TLC and the show. It stipulated that the kids HAD to perform, no matter what, or Kate would be sued. Collin clearly didn't want to smile and look cute for the cameras, so I think Kate sent him to this "institution" with NO diagnosis whatsoever, just so she could continue having the fame and power and money that the show brought to her.
I hope he successfully appeals that! I just don’t get why they would not have known that from the get-go given how well known Collin is. Sounds like an excuse to me.
It is so upsetting what happened to Collin, and the lack of justice for him. The fact that he doesn’t have a relationship with most his siblings is heartbreaking as well.
From, the first time I saw him on the show, he was my favorite. Something about him just captured my heart. To this day, I hold a special place in my heart for him and I wish him the all that is wonderful in this world. No one deserves it more.
What an intelligent young man & so well spoken. Glad to see he is doing well, although the damage his mother caused is holding him back from his dream. I hope one day the rest of the kids reach out & they can all be close again.
God bless You Collin! I can't even imagine how afraid you were at the age of 11 to be taken away from your family My heart brakes for You but look at how you turned out! Stay sweet and strong and you will go far in this life! May God You always, Honey!
Wow, he is soooooooo mature, it’s amazing!!!! I really hope his siblings give him a chance to reconnect. It would have to be slowly, just talking, but so worth it.
I wish Collin the best! Enjoy your time in college I met a lot of great people in college and created wonderful memories. I wish the best for his siblings and their bond as well and his dad ❤
And the fact she didn't go to see him speaks for her character and not showing up for the court date. Collin you are a warrior and loved by God so much
College! That’s amazing! My little brother grew up this way (aside from all the kids) he bought a house 2 years ago. Works at the same job for 14 years. People do get better! ❤❤❤
❤ Colin I’m happy for you your sister and your dad. Good luck in college. Have fun not too much fun. I hope one day that I see we’ve given us your mom and maybe your brothers and sisters too. Only you know that answer and I don’t think anybody, but even need to know it, you look so much like your daddy take care keep on getting it❤
I’m so sorry about what she did to him but I’m very glad and thankful that he’s OK now! I never watched the tv series very much but it’s pretty cool to see how he’s advocating for himself.
Poor Collin it’s so sad how can a mother say you ruined your family at 12 years old and send you away he could have received help at school instead of being sent away it breaks my heart that he had to go through that I thought he at least got to say goodbye to his siblings that’s really sad 😢. Collin is so kind and sweet I hope one day he does have a relationship with his siblings outside their mother because I definitely believe he misses them all greatly. I’m glad he has Hannah and his dad to support him. I have a feeling one day they may all reunite his other 4 siblings and Cara and Maddie.
As long as they continue to believe their mother’s lies I don’t see them ever reconnecting sadly. I’m surprised they still talk to Hannah since she stood up for Collin and her dad and never believed Kate’s lies about them.
It's hard. I come from a broken family, and while things are better, my siblings and I aren't as close as we should be because we were raised in such toxicity. Sad and happens way too often.
Made me wana cry! How can a mother!! He’s so genuine! He deserves the world. You should definitely write a book. & air a show w your father &sister. I couldn’t imagine my babies being separated! So sad!! *huggggssss*
The fact that Kate didn't even bother to show up for Collins custody case with Jon says so much. Can you imagine how that made that poor boy feel? Even though he wanted to live with his dad in sure it didn't feel good that she didn't even bother to appear in court. Terrible woman
God bless you, Collin. I watched your family series from Day 1. From Day 1, I believe viewers got a disheartening look at who and what your ‘mother’ was. What’s beautiful in all of this is that YOU SURVIVED. YOU’RE BRIGHT. YOU’RE SUCCESSFUL. YOU’RE RESILIENT. YOU HAVE YOUR ENTIRE LIFE AHEAD OF YOU. ❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻☺️
2:58 Bless his heart… He did not have a choice to be put in an institution, but I bet “mom” paid a pretty penny to keep him in there.😢 Good luck Collin, we are rooting for you ❤
Oh, Collin. I couldn’t help but tear up when I heard what happened. He sounds like he’s doing well. But, gosh, it sucks when someone makes you the scapegoat and you suffer consequences based on that. Sometimes it works out for the best. I’m glad he has continued speaking out as he communicates well and presents himself like an intelligent and balanced young man. Otherwise, the public would only have what Kate had stated about him along with the knowledge that he was institutionalized. I hope that, with time, he will reconnect with some of his siblings.
He is such a handsome and intelligent boy. May God bless him. Collin, do t hold back, speak the truth , and express how you feel. We wish you all the best. But remember, by all means, don't allow any woman to treat you again the way your mother treated you and your father.
As a mother to only 1 son, his story absolutely breaks my heart. I can’t understand how a mother can do that to her child. My heart gets in a knot when they show clips of Collin as a child 😢
his story is so triggering for me. I hope he knows that life will continue to get better and he will get to a place where that part of his life feels like it was someone else’s. 🖤
I just to say Colin I think you're are a good kid and you didn't need to be treated the way your Mother did to you. You are Rising from the ashes like a phoenix! Keep your head high and keep persevering.❤
Kate clearly let the fame and money go to her head. She started off like any typical mother would, and slowly as the seasons went on, she treated Jon like he was her puppet, she was super controlling with the kids, and the fact that Colin feels this way is not at all surprising. I’m not sure what kind of specific issues she claimed he had, but the boy seems to be very well spoken and intelligent. it makes you wonder if maybe he rebelled against her control, and she deemed him “unmanageable” and in need of “help”. Very sad.
I guarantee that’s exactly what happened. He was only one strong enough at the time to go against her wishes, and she didn’t like it. So she claimed he needed to be sent away to help manage his needs when really she’s the one who needs serious help.
@@katiejohnston988 I agree. I feel really bad for Jon that Colin and Hannah are the only ones not brainwashed enough by her to want a relationship with him. To not even be told where he was going, or able to say goodbye to his brothers and sisters?! Control, control, control. I suppose at least a small amount of saving grace is her precious cash cow of a reality show was canceled, so she can’t continue to pretend her life is perfect anymore
@@katiejohnston988 I don't think so. He was simply the scapegoat. There is a clip at 1:42 of one of his sister's tattling on him. She whines out, "He stole the towel and pushed me." Collin immediately turns around with a terrified look on his face and it's obvious he did not mean to upset his sister. If his intentions were truly malicious he would have taunted her back or tried to run away further. But he was an easy target to 'tattle' on and the other kids were probably praised for shitting all over Collin. He was probably just a regular kid, Kate just needed a punching bag, esp. after Jon left
@@stitches318 Some kids that grow up terrified of making the slightest mistake, which I have a feeling Collin may have, sometimes rebel once they’re older and have had enough. I think Colin may have been perhaps a bit more sensitive than his siblings, and as such, walked on eggshells for a lot of his childhood. After the divorce, he may have grown tired of constantly being worried. It didn’t take much for Kate to demand things be done in just the right way. Those poor kids could barely say anything without her jumping down their throats most of the time. I think she deemed him unmanageable as a result. If he can sit in these interviews and conduct himself with decorum, the chances he has a condition that warranted being institutionalized are extremely slim.
My heart goes out to you Collin.. you're an amazingly brave, resilient young man. You have s kind soul. I wish i could take the pain away from you. Stay strong. ❤
I’m so sorry your Mother treated you so terribly, I’m so happy that you are with your Dad and sister a much healthier environment with love! You need to write a book and share your experience and show the biological mother just how Awesome your life is in spite of her cruel treatment of you! Stay strong
It is so sad how Collin was treated by his mother. He seems fine to me and he seemed like a normal kid to me. I hope he succeeds far more than any of his family members. It’s too bad he couldn’t serve his country because of what his mother did to him. When he was sent to the institution, I cried. I remember that episode. 😢 Collin, wishing you the very best and I hope you become e so successful, your mom will regret what she did to you.
@@DemiB5030because Kate never told his father where he was Jon had to do a public interview saying he couldn’t find his son to coerce Kate to finally tell him
I feel so badly for all the kids! The separation is sad & should absolutely be resolved! There is no reason for it at this point! Family is the only forever in this world!
@@martingardner9124 - If you are a narcissistic or a bully, it is not uncommon for them to go after people even their own kids that they perceive as easy to abuse.
He seems very well spoken and the fact that he doesn't act like his mother does speaks volumes. He didn't have a choice at 11-12 years old to be put into an institution, a decision his mother made that may cost him his ability to serve in the Marines. I hope that they take this into consideration if he has no other reasons to be discharged.
He turned out so lovely in spite of his narcissistic crazy mother. When the show first started and before we were all throwing around the term narcissistic I realized that she was like that it was so obvious and I was like how do people not realize what's happening. It was really painful to watch. John always seems like such a nice man.
I am so happy to see how well Collin & Hannah are doing, and I pray they are able to have a relationship with their siblings someday. I always thought Kate was a huge control freak, but based on what has come out recently she's so much more than that.
You know, at 18 he shouldn't even have to be dealing with somethings so difficult! It's terrible what she did to him!! Absolutely unexcusable!! Absolutely terrible that she separated him from all of his brothers & sisters that made up the septuplets! It's also terrible that the military didn't delve deeper into that whole thing as to why he was institutionalized. It's sad that his mom ruined his dream of being able to serve his country! I'm also glad his dad found him & was abke to brung him home with him! You can definitely tell that his father did a wonderful job raising him & helping grow up to become someone so well rounded, stable, centered, responsible, & mature!! Goodness knows the father & older sister have gine through it too!!😊❤🙏🏻
Wow. So sad that this intelligent, well spoken and sincere young man had to go through that. I really hope that some day, for him, and his estranged siblings, that they can see beneath the TV facade that their mom unfortunately put above everything. Kudos to Collin for speaking with such respect and so eloquently. ❤
He didn't destroy his family, his horrific mother almost destroyed him. Heartbreaking.
He was obviously the scapegoat. If you look at the clip of when they were younger, the little girl squeals how he 'stole the towel and pushed her.' Collin immediately turns around with a scared look on his face trying to remedy the situation. If he was truly a 'bad' kid he would have kept running. The little girl also knows he is an easy target to 'tattle' on. It's at 1:42
@@stitches318I can't believe the other kids are this brainwashed on their mom
@@freedom4063 I can because I lived something similar. When you are dependent on someone for survival and all your emotional and necessary needs, it warps your brain to make it so having allegiance to that person is the default. Most will do so without question. Look at the Turpin children. Only 1 out of 12 had the willpower to break out, and that was a much more extreme situation
@@stitches318 😭😭🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@@freedom4063 If you are told all the time from a young age that your brother was abusive or mentally ill or whatever it was that Kate said the excuse her terrible choice as a mother, you might believe it. She’s a manipulator.
Collin is such a well spoken young man! Jon did an excellent job raising him! How child services were never called on for Kate is beyond me. She never should’ve had custody of those kids!
Sad that Marines discharged him cl9sws to graduation 💔....
@@angelasobmer7026 My son was honorably discharged/separated due to some medical problems, now a successful realtor. I hope Collin finds the career that makes him happy. ❤️
They were thats why she placed him in the institution
It broke my heart when he said he would never trash his siblings’ names😭 on the show he never seemed to be an issue..
I remember when this happened. My son was a baby. I could never. Colin is the best, most honest, most real, most sensitive of all the siblings.
Write a book Collin!!!
I think he may very well do that!
I’ll be first in line to purchase it!! I’d love for Hannah to write one too.
I think he should be write a book. God bless Colin.
That might affect his sibling's relationship further.
Yeah, a lot of people would want to read it.
His voice sounds exactly like his dad. Glad he’s doing well.
Yes, he’s the image of Jon! 😊
People think that’s why Kate targeted him :(
They both look like twins he looks a lot like Jon too
I’m surprised that he came out of all this so well-spoken and kind. Bless him.
Every social media parent using their kids for income needs to see this interview. It’s just sad how these children suffer into adulthood.
Yeah I mean look at Ryan’s World for example his parents are still making him do kid RUclips videos at 12 and he already sounds like a 15-16 year old they just want it for the money and his mom got arrested for something a while back but I can’t remember what it was
Most child actors/singers from the 1980s and 90s are also in the same boat. It’s so sad.
He's not suffering too much if he wants to go down the reality show path again. Sometimes people don't learn from the past.
@@elliebellie7816 yeah but a different type of reality show where it’s not as bad as
@@elliebellie7816 or more like where he exposes everything like a documentary
Kate always acted like she hated Collin. I felt bad for him and pray for him often.
I noticed that too. Remember the gum incident. He was crying and she was so mean.
She had it out for him from day one. She would write in her journal about beating him with such a ferocity as a baby, that she’d leave in his crib for the day, until Jon got home.
When I watched the show I remember thinking that too that he was treated poorly. He was just an active and goofy little boy. He seems very “normal” too. Regardless, you don’t treat your child like crap.
@@giabarrone7422what?! Where did you read that?! 😮😢
@@love2sing20101 it has been a long time, but I think the book is “Kate Gosselin, How She Fooled the World”. She tried to sue the writer, but not for telling lies. She said he obtained the information illegally.
My heart hurts for Collin. I pray that eventually he will be able to be with the rest of his siblings and have s great life. So glad he has his dad and sister...
The kid is very mature for his age, very respectful and is well spoken. Hard to believe he was institutionalized. He’s more normal than a majority of teens these days
His mother projected her narcissism onto him.
He's so genuine and he's seems so endearing. His mother definitely needs to apologize to him and ket him see his siblings without her there!
Kate treated Collin the same way the Dursleys treated Harry Potter. 😢
Kate reminds me of my NPD mother. She won’t apologize unless she wants something in return. It seems that she’s spewing venom about him to his siblings while she placed him in an institution. Now he’s estranged because she won’t stop her abusive behavior. Colin most likely was made an example of after pointing out how hurtful her behavior towards him and his siblings too often for Kate’s liking. Glad he has the support of his dad and sister. Glad they got away from the toxicity.
@@staciwhite1256 agreed 👍
@@staciwhite1256I think she worries now that the kids are adults, they'll choose to reach out to him or Jon on their own and she won't have a say in it. So she'll keep hovering and badmouthing them so they stay on her side.
They are all adults now - it's up to them, not their mother anymore.
I am so sorry for him. He speaks very well for everything he has been going through. I am rooting for you Collin.
Kate was the total problem. She brainwashed her other kids to hate their dad. She was mean to John. Hannah is absolutely gorgeous and Collin is so humble and kind. 😊
Exactly I completely agree. Kate truly is evil. Hopefully now that the twins and sextuplets are adults now they can see through her bs and hopefully develop a relationship with their dad again.
@@emilyleigh2784 She absolutely did, and it’s too bad she can’t be held accountable for it, because it should be considered a form of child abuse
Yes! TLC editing out Kate's abuse towards John the entire time the show aired. I hope Collin has the last laugh. "The stone that the builder refused will be the head cornerstone".
They are grown adults now, though. They need to wake up.
@@cratcliff8820 They are, but when you’re as manipulative as she is, that can stay with you forever. They truly believe Jon was in the wrong because of all the crap they were fed for years. Some kids eventually see the light, while others don’t. Your mother’s influence can be a tough thing to go against, no matter how old you get or how toxic it may be.
My heart breaks for Collin and how traumatized Kate left him. Glad he is in better hands living with his dad
I don't know how you could just throw out a child. I couldn't stand her after two minutes of watching that show. Kate did this in front of the world. I couldn't comprehend how anyone defended her and thought she's so great. She's a monster. She even wrote about how she was afraid she was going to beat him to death at two years old. She constantly went after him. Its so sad. Keep going Colin! You sound like an amazing person!
Where is she now? Any update? Where the other siblings? So sad 😢😢
Her admission of wanting to beat him to death should have gotten all the kids taken away from her.
@@bcbock I can't believe child services or police or anyone never came in taken Karen to prison
@@freedom4063 She lives Delaware or North Carolina??? I forget.. Its near the beach. She lives alone with a dog and went back to being a nurse. Gained weight. Looks angry with life. Party train came to an end. Im actually where she is from.
@@freedom4063 If you want to know something I always found interesting let me tell you this. I live in Lancaster. I know where they originally lived and also driven past that mansion house a number of times when seeing family. I know where the kids went to school here in lancaster. Its an hour and a half bus ride to and fro school every day. 3 hours in the school bus 5 days a week! I know exactly how long it takes. They were literally gone all day long and Kate had the whole house to herself. Its a ridiculous commute. Can you imagine sitting in the bus three hours every day? Ridiculous. They went to a private fancy school but I'm sure they could have gone to grammar and high school in that mansion area. It must have also had good schools.
He comes across well spoken, articulate & mature. He seemed to have turned out better than any of us would've thought, this is what counts! He now has choices to make, hopefully they will be good ones.
Collin, it's not your fault . You did nothing wrong. Definitely appeal the discharge decision. You have been treated wrong by your own Mom. You are not alone young man. It's not about where you come from in life,. It's where your thriving to be.🎉 Stay positive ✨️
Stay focused on your goals. Do not own these mistakes. They don't belong to you.
I used to just think Kate was simply an overbearing, control-freak mother with eight kids. Now after hearing Collin speak up more recently, I realize she is a downright evil psycho! What she did to her son is inexcusable. He’s a good kid and never should have been sent away. He was even forced to leave the Marines because of something she did to him for her own selfish reasons. She should be punished for what she did!
I totally agree with you.
She has narcissistic personality disorder and her kids have to be an extension of her so if any of the eight proves stubborn and unrelenting to her demands, instead of thinking they're expressing their independent and individuality, she punishes them. Both Hannah and Collin were deemed the "stubborn" kids out of the sextuplets. Incidentally, I work in film/TV in Los Angeles and I haven't had a bad thing to say about any celebrity I've ever worked with... except D-listers I've met who aren't legitimately famous and Kate Gosselin is at the top of that list.
@@katiejohnston988 totally agree 👍
I agree. I am absolutely convinced that Kate got rid of Collin because of her contract with TLC and the show. It stipulated that the kids HAD to perform, no matter what, or Kate would be sued. Collin clearly didn't want to smile and look cute for the cameras, so I think Kate sent him to this "institution" with NO diagnosis whatsoever, just so she could continue having the fame and power and money that the show brought to her.
I hope he successfully appeals that! I just don’t get why they would not have known that from the get-go given how well known Collin is. Sounds like an excuse to me.
I am glad he is doing well now. Much deserved.
It is so upsetting what happened to Collin, and the lack of justice for him. The fact that he doesn’t have a relationship with most his siblings is heartbreaking as well.
Yeah I hope eventually they can all reunite together before it’s too late even by the time they’re all grown and have kids of their own
Seems like such a head strong, classy young man !! He will go far, no doubt! He has gone through so much, and it's time for him to shine !
Who tells a eleven year old he destroyed there family.
A narcissistic witch
A psycho, which she is!!
A malignant narcissitic sociopath.
Exactly I can’t believe she said that
For Kate to say that to poor Collin is ridiculous
From, the first time I saw him on the show, he was my favorite. Something about him just captured my heart. To this day, I hold a special place in my heart for him and I wish him the all that is wonderful in this world. No one deserves it more.
Collin you will make it. You are intelligent and articulate and always will be an extraordinary person.
What an intelligent young man & so well spoken. Glad to see he is doing well, although the damage his mother caused is holding him back from his dream. I hope one day the rest of the kids reach out & they can all be close again.
God bless You Collin! I can't even imagine how afraid you were at the age of 11 to be taken away from your family
My heart brakes for You but look at how you turned out! Stay sweet and strong and you will go far in this life! May God You always, Honey!
Collin, may you follow your goals and dreams for the future. God bless you, Collin.
What an absolute doll!!! 💕
Wow, he is soooooooo mature, it’s amazing!!!! I really hope his siblings give him a chance to reconnect. It would have to be slowly, just talking, but so worth it.
He's such a handsome and charming young man very smart too. I hope he has a wonderful life he deserves it!!
I wish Collin the best! Enjoy your time in college I met a lot of great people in college and created wonderful memories. I wish the best for his siblings and their bond as well and his dad ❤
Heart braking! What kind of a mother does that to her own child.
Such a fine young man! So happy he is with the family members who love him!
And the fact she didn't go to see him speaks for her character and not showing up for the court date. Collin you are a warrior and loved by God so much
College! That’s amazing! My little brother grew up this way (aside from all the kids) he bought a house 2 years ago. Works at the same job for 14 years. People do get better! ❤❤❤
❤ Colin I’m happy for you your sister and your dad. Good luck in college. Have fun not too much fun. I hope one day that I see we’ve given us your mom and maybe your brothers and sisters too. Only you know that answer and I don’t think anybody, but even need to know it, you look so much like your daddy take care keep on getting it❤
I’m so sorry about what she did to him but I’m very glad and thankful that he’s OK now! I never watched the tv series very much but it’s pretty cool to see how he’s advocating for himself.
Collin is so grown up and mature ❤ I’m sorry that happened to you but happy to see how well you’ve grown up as a past fan of the show
Poor Collin it’s so sad how can a mother say you ruined your family at 12 years old and send you away he could have received help at school instead of being sent away it breaks my heart that he had to go through that I thought he at least got to say goodbye to his siblings that’s really sad 😢. Collin is so kind and sweet I hope one day he does have a relationship with his siblings outside their mother because I definitely believe he misses them all greatly. I’m glad he has Hannah and his dad to support him. I have a feeling one day they may all reunite his other 4 siblings and Cara and Maddie.
he's exactly like his father. that's why kate sees colin as a "problem". she only likes people that she can control and do not go against her ever.
That's a true narcissist.
Hope the siblings can reconnect someday.
Yeah and have a documentary about it and reveal everything
As long as they continue to believe their mother’s lies I don’t see them ever reconnecting sadly. I’m surprised they still talk to Hannah since she stood up for Collin and her dad and never believed Kate’s lies about them.
@@veryfungamesawesome well karma could eventually get her once and for all even when it’s “too late”
It's hard. I come from a broken family, and while things are better, my siblings and I aren't as close as we should be because we were raised in such toxicity. Sad and happens way too often.
Gosh he's handsome! I hope he can continue to find happiness!
He really is. His future wife is very lucky
Made me wana cry! How can a mother!! He’s so genuine! He deserves the world. You should definitely write a book. & air a show w your father &sister. I couldn’t imagine my babies being separated! So sad!! *huggggssss*
The fact that Kate didn't even bother to show up for Collins custody case with Jon says so much. Can you imagine how that made that poor boy feel? Even though he wanted to live with his dad in sure it didn't feel good that she didn't even bother to appear in court. Terrible woman
He’s absolutely gorgeous kid !! I hope Nothing but Happiness & Love for him 🙏🏽💙
God bless you, Collin. I watched your family series from Day 1. From Day 1, I believe viewers got a disheartening look at who and what your ‘mother’ was. What’s beautiful in all of this is that YOU SURVIVED. YOU’RE BRIGHT. YOU’RE SUCCESSFUL. YOU’RE RESILIENT. YOU HAVE YOUR ENTIRE LIFE AHEAD OF YOU.
❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻☺️
2:58 Bless his heart… He did not have a choice to be put in an institution, but I bet “mom” paid a pretty penny to keep him in there.😢 Good luck Collin, we are rooting for you ❤
TLC paid for it. They probably would have turned him into a reality show at the time if it had been legal.
When Jon's NDA 10 years expired, he mentioned that TLC wanted to film his and Kate's divorce for television.
@@LaraCroftEyes1 It was worse than that, they tried to pay him to stay married to her to continue the show.
I hope he writes a book. 📕 he deserves happiness and I hope he heals from all he has gone through
Collin 🤗🤗🤗🤗. Sweet sweet soul.❤
I believe you Collin!!! I stand with you!!!
Oh, Collin. I couldn’t help but tear up when I heard what happened. He sounds like he’s doing well. But, gosh, it sucks when someone makes you the scapegoat and you suffer consequences based on that.
Sometimes it works out for the best. I’m glad he has continued speaking out as he communicates well and presents himself like an intelligent and balanced young man. Otherwise, the public would only have what Kate had stated about him along with the knowledge that he was institutionalized.
I hope that, with time, he will reconnect with some of his siblings.
He is such a handsome and intelligent boy. May God bless him. Collin, do t hold back, speak the truth , and express how you feel. We wish you all the best. But remember, by all means, don't allow any woman to treat you again the way your mother treated you and your father.
As a mother to only 1 son, his story absolutely breaks my heart. I can’t understand how a mother can do that to her child. My heart gets in a knot when they show clips of Collin as a child 😢
his story is so triggering for me. I hope he knows that life will continue to get better and he will get to a place where that part of his life feels like it was someone else’s. 🖤
Seems like such a fine young man. Amazing after everything he has been through. I wish you nothing but blessings Colin ❤🙏🏻
I’m so amazed at how resilient he is. So sad what he had to go through
I just to say Colin I think you're are a good kid and you didn't need to be treated the way your Mother did to you. You are Rising from the ashes like a phoenix! Keep your head high and keep persevering.❤
Sending Collin nothing but good vibes ❤
He’s so handsome and so well spoken ❤ bless his heart I hope he can reunite with his siblings cause that’s so sad 😢
Kate clearly let the fame and money go to her head. She started off like any typical mother would, and slowly as the seasons went on, she treated Jon like he was her puppet, she was super controlling with the kids, and the fact that Colin feels this way is not at all surprising. I’m not sure what kind of specific issues she claimed he had, but the boy seems to be very well spoken and intelligent. it makes you wonder if maybe he rebelled against her control, and she deemed him “unmanageable” and in need of “help”. Very sad.
I guarantee that’s exactly what happened. He was only one strong enough at the time to go against her wishes, and she didn’t like it. So she claimed he needed to be sent away to help manage his needs when really she’s the one who needs serious help.
@@katiejohnston988 I agree. I feel really bad for Jon that Colin and Hannah are the only ones not brainwashed enough by her to want a relationship with him. To not even be told where he was going, or able to say goodbye to his brothers and sisters?! Control, control, control. I suppose at least a small amount of saving grace is her precious cash cow of a reality show was canceled, so she can’t continue to pretend her life is perfect anymore
@@katiejohnston988 I don't think so. He was simply the scapegoat. There is a clip at 1:42 of one of his sister's tattling on him. She whines out, "He stole the towel and pushed me." Collin immediately turns around with a terrified look on his face and it's obvious he did not mean to upset his sister. If his intentions were truly malicious he would have taunted her back or tried to run away further. But he was an easy target to 'tattle' on and the other kids were probably praised for shitting all over Collin. He was probably just a regular kid, Kate just needed a punching bag, esp. after Jon left
@@stitches318 Some kids that grow up terrified of making the slightest mistake, which I have a feeling Collin may have, sometimes rebel once they’re older and have had enough. I think Colin may have been perhaps a bit more sensitive than his siblings, and as such, walked on eggshells for a lot of his childhood. After the divorce, he may have grown tired of constantly being worried. It didn’t take much for Kate to demand things be done in just the right way. Those poor kids could barely say anything without her jumping down their throats most of the time. I think she deemed him unmanageable as a result. If he can sit in these interviews and conduct himself with decorum, the chances he has a condition that warranted being institutionalized are extremely slim.
@@stitches318I agree, I think Collin was just Kate’s replacement for Jon after she didn’t have anyone to take her anger out on anymore.
Kate is a witch. This young man looks like he is thriving. Sending 🙏🙏to Jon and all the his kids.
My heart goes out to you Collin.. you're an amazingly brave, resilient young man. You have s kind soul. I wish i could take the pain away from you. Stay strong. ❤
Keep going strong!
Good for him. I hope he gets to accomplish all of his goals and is supported continuously
Aww nice to see he’s thriving
You matter Collin and we hear you ♥️🙏 Wishing you the best in life ! You seem like such a great person. Don’t ever change
what a well-spoken young man I feel so bad for him he did not destroy that family how dare his mother put a blame on that child
I’m so sorry your Mother treated you so terribly, I’m so happy that you are with your Dad and sister a much healthier environment with love! You need to write a book and share your experience and show the biological mother just how Awesome your life is in spite of her cruel treatment of you! Stay strong
While he wasn't a perfect kid, I commend Collin for dealing with abuse from Kate. 😢
is there even such a thing as a perfect kid?
What is a perfect kid ?
Love this young man. He did not give consent to be exploited as a minor. Who cuts ties with their 11 y/o child?
It is so sad how Collin was treated by his mother. He seems fine to me and he seemed like a normal kid to me. I hope he succeeds far more than any of his family members. It’s too bad he couldn’t serve his country because of what his mother did to him. When he was sent to the institution, I cried. I remember that episode. 😢 Collin, wishing you the very best and I hope you become e so successful, your mom will regret what she did to you.
I hope Colin finishes school and has a wonderful life.
He is absolutely precious.😍
Awe he’s so well mannered and adorable
Heart goes out to him-I hope he can heal
Bless him…. True inner strength carrying this young man through 💪
just know Collin the comments are welcoming ❤❤ we support you !!!
He was always such a sweet little guy even on the show ❤️
I pray the whole family finds healing! I feel so bad for Collin.
Collin, don’t let your mom come between you and your siblings. Jon find a way to reconnect. It will be life changing !
This breaks my heart 💔 She ruined his dreams. I truly hope he continues to thrive.
That mum messed up his dream of being in the marine. She could have just given him to his dad.
But that Kate would look like the “bad” parent and would not be able to maintain her “reputation” like Collin said. Selfish b***h!!!
Sending him to live with his dad should have been the first option, not institutionalizing him
Well maybe the deadbeat dad wasn’t around? Why did it take 2 years for flop Dad to save him??🤔
@@DemiB5030because Kate never told his father where he was Jon had to do a public interview saying he couldn’t find his son to coerce Kate to finally tell him
@@DemiB5030 he was pushed out by the mom. She would rather have the son put in an institution than give him to his dad. She’s the problem.
God bless you, Colin.
Good interview Collin! We got your back and are proud of you! We know you are a good person!
I feel so badly for all the kids! The separation is sad & should absolutely be resolved! There is no reason for it at this point! Family is the only forever in this world!
What a sweetheart!!!❤
He is so loving and sweet. This is why Kate attacked him. He was the scapegoat for her.
Why would a mom attack her son for that??
@@martingardner9124 - If you are a narcissistic or a bully, it is not uncommon for them to go after people even their own kids that they perceive as easy to abuse.
@@martingardner9124Narcissists see empaths as the people who can out their behaviours.
He seems very well spoken and the fact that he doesn't act like his mother does speaks volumes. He didn't have a choice at 11-12 years old to be put into an institution, a decision his mother made that may cost him his ability to serve in the Marines. I hope that they take this into consideration if he has no other reasons to be discharged.
His mother doesn't deserve him. He is too good for her. I am so glad he is doing better.
Good for you Colin!!
He turned out so lovely in spite of his narcissistic crazy mother. When the show first started and before we were all throwing around the term narcissistic I realized that she was like that it was so obvious and I was like how do people not realize what's happening. It was really painful to watch. John always seems like such a nice man.
I am so happy to see how well Collin & Hannah are doing, and I pray they are able to have a relationship with their siblings someday. I always thought Kate was a huge control freak, but based on what has come out recently she's so much more than that.
I will not judge but I honestly want the absolute best for all 8 of the siblings.
You know, at 18 he shouldn't even have to be dealing with somethings so difficult! It's terrible what she did to him!! Absolutely unexcusable!! Absolutely terrible that she separated him from all of his brothers & sisters that made up the septuplets! It's also terrible that the military didn't delve deeper into that whole thing as to why he was institutionalized. It's sad that his mom ruined his dream of being able to serve his country! I'm also glad his dad found him & was abke to brung him home with him! You can definitely tell that his father did a wonderful job raising him & helping grow up to become someone so well rounded, stable, centered, responsible, & mature!! Goodness knows the father & older sister have gine through it too!!😊❤🙏🏻
You look well Colin. Keep moving forward, best of luck to you and your future.
Collin, I am so sorry you did not get to serve this country. You seem like a nice person. I wish you good wishes.
I’m very happy for him 🥹🩷
Collin❤....I miss all the kiddos💔
The way Colin talks is similar to his dad.
Wow. So sad that this intelligent, well spoken and sincere young man had to go through that. I really hope that some day, for him, and his estranged siblings, that they can see beneath the TV facade that their mom unfortunately put above everything. Kudos to Collin for speaking with such respect and so eloquently. ❤