In a new documentary titled “Dark Side of the 2000s,” the strained relationship between Kate Gosselin and her children, Hannah and Collin Gosselin, is explored. The Gosselin family rose to fame in 2007 on TLC’s “Jon & Kate Plus 8,” but their rocky divorce in 2009 had a lasting impact on the family dynamics.
In a preview for the documentary, Hannah alleges that Collin was “separated” from his siblings after Jon moved out. She claims that Collin would not be allowed to play with them and would have dinner at different times. Collin himself admits that he was not a perfect child, but his misbehavior was no different from his siblings. Hannah believes that no effort was made in the home to teach Collin what behavior is acceptable and what is not.
Collin opens up about his experience, stating that he believes his mother needed someone to take out her anger and frustration on, and he happened to be in the way. He suggests that his mother chose him as a target. A representative for Kate Gosselin did not respond to requests for comment.
This is not the first time that the Gosselin family has faced public scrutiny. Jon Gosselin has previously accused Kate of mentally and physically abusing Collin. In 2017, a letter from Collin to his father was leaked, in which he begged for help and expressed his desire to be saved from the facility he was in. In 2018, Jon was awarded sole legal and physical custody of Collin, and he moved in with his father.
Collin confirms that he does not have a relationship with his mother. He believes that their relationship was strained even before he was institutionalized, and being in a facility only made it worse. He blames their reality TV show for tearing the family apart and giving them less time to be together as a family.
Hannah also made a difficult decision in 2018 to leave her siblings and live with her father and Collin. She explains that she has always been closer to her father and felt that he gave her the attention and solid relationship she needed. She also alleges unfair treatment in her mother’s house, which influenced her decision to live with her father.
Recently, Kate and Hannah reconnected on Hannah’s 19th birthday. Jon revealed that Hannah spoke with her siblings and her mother, and he praised both Hannah and Collin for maturing in the last few years.
However, Jon remains estranged from his other children. He admits that he hasn’t spoken to Alexis, Aaden, Leah, and Joel since 2018 but expresses his hope that they might reach out to him through social media. He emphasizes that the door is always open for them to rekindle any kind of relationship.
The Gosselin episode of “Dark Side of the 2000s” will air on July 18 on Vice TV.
How did Collin’s mother’s false accusations and negative portrayal of him contribute to the strain in their relationship?
E to blame for their strained relationship and he became the target. He reveals that his mother would often make false accusations about him and portrayed him in a negative light to the rest of the family. According to Collin, he would often be punished for things he didn’t do, which only deepened the divide between him and his siblings.
Hannah also shares her perspective, expressing her dissatisfaction with the way her mother handled the situation. She claims that instead of addressing the issues and finding a resolution, her mother chose to ignore Collin and isolate him from the family. Hannah believes that this lack of communication and understanding worsened their already fragile relationship.
The documentary delves into the emotional toll this strained relationship has taken on both Collin and Hannah. They both acknowledge the impact it has had on their mental health and express a desire to mend their relationship someday. Collin emphasizes the importance of communication, stating that if they had talked things through instead of resorting to punishment and isolation, things might have turned out differently.
Kate Gosselin, on the other hand, has yet to address the allegations made by her children. She has kept a low profile since their divorce and has not publicly commented on their claims. It remains to be seen if she will respond to the documentary or attempt to reconcile with her estranged children.
The “Dark Side of the 2000s” documentary sheds light on the intricate relationships within the Gosselin family and explores the long-lasting effects of divorce and parental conflict on children. It serves as a reminder that fame and fortune do not guarantee a harmonious family life and underscores the importance of open communication and understanding within families.
