@crom.movie: Collin Gosselin is finally sharing his side of a painful family story, and his stepmother says his words could help people who have experienced similar struggles. Stephanie Lebo, wife of former reality TV star Jon Gosselin, publicly praised her 22-year-old stepson after the release of his memoir, In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood. In an emotional Instagram post on Friday, October 30, Stephanie described Collin as courageous and said she was proud of him for turning some of the darkest experiences of his life into a story that could help others. "You are changing the world, and I hope you truly understand that," she wrote. The memoir contains serious allegations about Collin's childhood, including claims that his mother, Kate Gosselin, subjected him to physical and emotional mistreatment. But Kate has strongly denied those accusations and has suggested that her son has struggled with mental health issues. The family controversy goes back years. Collin became estranged from his mother in 2016, when he was 11 and was sent to a behavioral health facility over reported behavioral issues. His father, Jon, eventually obtained legal and physical custody in 2018. Collin and his sister Hannah have since lived with him. Collin previously told Page Six that he wanted his siblings to understand that what happened during their childhood was not normal. Stephanie, who married Jon in 2025, says Collin has an entire support system standing behind him. For a young man who says he spent years struggling to have his voice heard, sharing his story may represent an important new chapter. Sometimes, finding the courage to tell your story is the first step toward helping someone else feel less alone. Do you think sharing difficult childhood experiences can help other families recognize similar struggles? \#CollinGosselin #JonGosselin #KateGosselin #FamilyDrama #celebritynews

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