Kate Gosselin, a former reality TV star, is defending herself against allegations made by her 22-year-old son, Collin. Collin recently announced his upcoming memoir, titled “In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood,” which is set to release in October.

Allegations of Abuse

Collin has made allegations of abuse against his mother, stating that she “forced” him and his seven siblings apart and “pitted them against each other” as they were growing up. Kate Gosselin has consistently denied these allegations, and has responded to comments on her social media posts.

In one response, Kate stated that she couldn’t take her son to court for defamation because she is a public figure and the rules are different for people in the public eye. She also shared that she had consulted with a high-powered LA attorney in the past and was told that the courts don’t honor defamation cases for public figures.

Collin’s Memoir

Collin’s memoir is expected to detail his experiences growing up in the public eye. He has stated that writing the book forced him to revisit some of the hardest moments of his life, but also gave him a voice. The book’s cover features a photo of Collin as a child with his mother covering his mouth with her hand.

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