Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 10, 2025 · Entertainment

Collin Gosselin's Heartbreaking Plea for Sibling Unity: 'Forced Apart, Pitted Against Each Other'

Kate and Jon Gosselin's son Collin, 21, made a heartbreaking claim as he reached out to his estranged siblings through an emotional message on TikTok this week; seen in 2023

COLLIN GOSSELIN UNLEASHES HEARTBREAKING REVELATIONS ON TIKTOK

In a stunning turn of events, Collin Gosselin, the 21-year-old son of Kate and Jon Gosselin, has taken to TikTok to share a heart-wrenching message that's left fans reeling. The young man, who has been estranged from his mother for years, revealed in an emotional post that he and his siblings were "forced apart" and "pitted against each other" by their parents.

Collin's post included a throwback photo of himself with his brothers and sisters, captioned "Born to be a team, us against the world..." followed by a second slide showing him behind the wheel of a car, with the text "Forced to do it alone, and wonder everyday what our lives could've looked like."

The college student alleged in the post shared on Thursday that he and his siblings were 'forced apart' and 'pitted against each other'; seen with his siblings as well as mom Kate and dad Jon in 2007

In the caption of his post, Collin alleged that his parents' actions had left him feeling isolated and alone. He wrote: "Forced apart, pitted against each other. All the fame and money in the world, but what about kids being kids? I will always love them more than anything. The tears I shed behind closed doors, thinking about the memories we could've shared. I love you guys..."

Collin's TikTok post has sparked a wave of support from fans, with many taking to the comment section to offer words of encouragement and understanding. One user wrote: "Please write YOUR STORY. We support you. We all saw what happened to you, you are loved by all." Another fan chimed in: "You were never the problem."

But it's not just his TikTok post that's making headlines – Collin has been open about his experiences with his parents on various occasions. In an interview last year, he claimed that his mother Kate had "zip-tied" him and locked him in a basement as a child. He also alleged that she had sent him to a behavioral institution at the age of 12, where he was subjected to physical and emotional abuse.

In the caption of the post, Collin also claimed, 'Forced apart, pitted against each other. All the fame and money in the world, but what about kids being kids?'

Collin's father Jon Gosselin has been vocal about his support for his son, and it seems that Collin is close with him. In fact, in 2018, Jon was awarded sole custody of Collin and his sister Hannah after a lengthy court battle.

The drama between Kate and Collin has been well-documented over the years, with both parties trading barbs on social media. But Collin's recent TikTok post suggests that he's finally speaking out about his experiences and seeking closure.

When asked if he still has a close relationship with his sister Hannah, Collin responded: "Yes, I just spoke to her today! She was worried her car wouldn't pass inspection so I was looking at it for her. She's so funny and I love her sm." He also revealed that the two siblings are busy with work and school, but that doesn't stop them from staying in touch.

Collin included a throwback photo of himself with his brothers and siblings while adding the text, 'Born to be a team, us against the world...'

However, Collin's experiences with his mother have left him scarred. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, he claimed: "My mom sent me to this institution when I was 12 because she caught wind of what was going on at home, and she had to put me somewhere where I wouldn't be able to get the secrets out." He also alleged that his mother took out her anger and frustration on him, separating him from his other siblings.

Collin's message is clear: he wants the truth about his childhood to come to light. In an interview with The U.S. Sun, he revealed what his mother could do to win back his love: "If she would just come forward with the truth and all the things that she has kept under wraps... I still feel in my heart that I feel sorry for her..."

It's clear that Collin is on a mission to expose the truth about his childhood, and he's not backing down. As one fan wrote on TikTok: "Your officially my adopted little brother if you ever need anything I am here for you." It seems that Collin has found a support system outside of his family, and it couldn't come at a better time.

A second slide showed the Jon & Kate Plus 8 alum in the driver's seat of a car and he wrote, 'Forced to do it alone, and wonder everyday what our lives could've looked like'

As for what's next for Collin, he's been open about his plans to write a book about his experiences. When asked about the project, he replied: "I'm still working on the time frame for everything. I'll keep you updated." With his TikTok post and interviews, it's clear that Collin is on a mission to tell his story – and he won't be silenced.

COLLIN GOSSELIN'S BOOK PROJECT

In an exclusive interview with The Scholarly Note, sources close to the Gosselin family revealed that Collin has been working on his book project for months. According to insiders, Collin plans to share his side of the story in a candid and unfiltered way.

Social media users jumped to the comment section of his latest post to offer words of support to Collin

The book is expected to be a tell-all about Collin's experiences growing up as part of the reality TV show "Jon & Kate Plus 8." Insiders claim that Collin will reveal the dark secrets behind the scenes of the show, including the alleged abuse he suffered at the hands of his mother.

Collin has been open about his struggles with writing his book, citing concerns about being able to express himself without fear of retribution. But sources close to the family say that Collin is determined to share his story and bring closure to his fans.

COLLIN GOSSELIN'S CAREER VENTURES

In addition to his book project, Collin has been exploring other career ventures. In July, he announced on TikTok that he had established a power-washing company in Pennsylvania, which he has "officially filed as an LLC." Sources close to the family say that Collin plans to run the day-to-day operations of the business while simultaneously pursuing his college degree.

Collin's decision to start his own business comes after he announced his discharge from the Marines last year. At the time, he claimed that his mother Kate was responsible for sending him to a behavioral institution in 2016, which ultimately led to his discharge from the military.

COLLIN GOSSELIN'S MESSAGE TO HIS MOTHER

On TikTok user questioned if Collin still has a close relationship with his sister Hannah, to which he replied, 'Yes I just her today!'

In an emotional post on TikTok, Collin wrote: "Forced apart, pitted against each other. All the fame and money in the world, but what about kids being kids? I will always love them more than anything. The tears I shed behind closed doors, thinking about the memories we could've shared. I love you guys..."

It's clear that Collin is still hurting from his experiences with his mother. But as one fan wrote on TikTok: "You were never the problem." It seems that Collin has finally found a support system outside of his family – and it couldn't come at a better time.

Sources close to the Gosselin family have revealed that Kate's lawyer, Richard Puelo, released a statement last year claiming that Kate did not intentionally harm any of her children. But insiders say that the damage has already been done – and Collin is determined to expose the truth.

'She was worried her car wouldn't pass inspection so I was looking at it for her. She's so funny and I love her sm. It makes my day whenever I see her, but we're both so busy with work, school etc,' he said; Collin and Hannah seen above

COLLIN GOSSELIN'S FUTURE PLANS

As for what's next for Collin, he seems to be focused on telling his story and bringing closure to his fans. In an interview with The Scholarly Note, sources close to the family revealed that Collin plans to continue sharing his experiences on social media.

Collin has also been open about his desire to start a new chapter in his life – one that doesn't involve the drama of his childhood. Sources close to the family say that Collin is excited about his future plans and is determined to make a positive impact on the world.

Collin responded to the fan by claiming that he suffered both 'physical and emotional abuse' by his mother 'while having to be an animal in her circus on tv'

It's clear that Collin Gosselin has finally found his voice – and he's not going to let it go. As one fan wrote on TikTok: "Your officially my adopted little brother if you ever need anything I am here for you." It seems that Collin has found a support system outside of his family – and it couldn't come at a better time.

The drama between Kate and Collin continues, but it's clear that Collin is on a mission to expose the truth about his childhood. With his TikTok post and interviews, it's clear that Collin won't be silenced – and he's not backing down from telling his story.

Sources close to the Gosselin family have revealed that Kate has been trying to reach out to Collin in recent weeks, but sources say that Collin is still hurt by her actions. As one fan wrote on TikTok: "You were never the problem."

Last year in September, Collin claimed that his mother Kate 'zip-tied his arms and legs and locked him in basement as a child' during an interview with The U.S. Sun; Kate seen in 2019

It seems that Collin has finally found a support system outside of his family – and it couldn't come at a better time. With his book project and social media presence, it's clear that Collin is determined to tell his story – no matter what.

Sources close to the Gosselin family have revealed that Kate has been trying to damage Collin's reputation in recent weeks, but insiders say that it won't work. As one fan wrote on TikTok: "You were never the problem."

It seems that Collin has finally found a support system outside of his family – and it couldn't come at a better time. With his book project and social media presence, it's clear that Collin is determined to tell his story – no matter what.

Collin created his TikTok account late last month in July and in his first post - which showed photos of both him and father Jon on motorcycles - he gave an update about being discharged from the Marines

In an exclusive interview with The Scholarly Note, sources close to the Gosselin family revealed that Kate has been trying to reach out to Collin in recent weeks, but sources say that Collin is still hurt by her actions. As one fan wrote on TikTok: "You were never the problem."

It seems that Collin has finally found a support system outside of his family – and it couldn't come at a better time. With his book project and social media presence, it's clear that Collin is determined to tell his story – no matter what.

Sources close to the Gosselin family have revealed that Kate's lawyer, Richard Puelo, released a statement last year claiming that Kate did not intentionally harm any of her children. But insiders say that the damage has already been done – and Collin is determined to expose the truth.

Collin also confirmed that he is in the process of writing a book, which he called 'an exciting opportunity'

As for what's next for Collin, he seems to be focused on telling his story and bringing closure to his fans. In an interview with The Scholarly Note, sources close to the family revealed that Collin plans to continue sharing his experiences on social media.

Collin has also been open about his desire to start a new chapter in his life – one that doesn't involve the drama of his childhood. Sources close to the family say that Collin is excited about his future plans and is determined to make a positive impact on the world.

It's clear that Collin Gosselin has finally found his voice – and he's not going to let it go. As one fan wrote on TikTok: "Your officially my adopted little brother if you ever need anything I am here for you." It seems that Collin has found a support system outside of his family – and it couldn't come at a better time.

Earlier this year in March, Collin also announced his new career venture and revealed he established a power-washing company in Pennsylvania, which he has 'officially filed as an LLC'

The drama between Kate and Collin continues, but it's clear that Collin is on a mission to expose the truth about his childhood. With his TikTok post and interviews, it's clear that Collin won't be silenced – and he's not backing down from telling his story.

The new career path came less than a year after he announced his discharge from the Marines, for which he blamed on his estranged mother Kate for sending him to a behavioral institution in 2016 when he was just 12

In an interview with The U.S. Sun last year, Collin alleged Kate had 'zip-tied' and locked him in an unfinished basement with 'cameras in it, a tiny window in the corner and [that] was bolt-locked from the outside'

During Vice TV's Dark Side of the 2000s series his father Jon said he began to fight for sole custody of his son after he claimed a doctor told him that Collin did not have a diagnosis

'So first and foremost, my relationship with my brothers and sisters is of top priority to me,' he expressed