Collin Gosselin's Memoir Hits #1 as He Thanks Colleen Conrad for Loving Like a "Real Mother"

Collin Gosselin’s memoir“In the Shadow of Eight”debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list, and the reactions are pouring in. Over the weekend, Colleen Conrad, Jon Gosselin’s ex-girlfriend who helped raise Collin, posted a photo montage on Instagram calling him a bestselling author and telling him she’ll always be his mom. Collin replied in the comments thanking her, writing that she loves“in a way that a real mother should.”The exchange struck a chord online.

The memoir itself makes serious allegations against Kate Gosselin, including a claim that she locked Collin in a holding cell for two years. Kate has denied the allegations and attributed them to mental illness. Jon Gosselin has publicly backed his son and threatened legal action against Kate, while Collin’s book continues to dominate bestseller charts.

This story touches on bigger questions about reality TV childhoods, chosen family, and what happens when the kids grow up and tell their own version of events. What do you think about Collin’s book and the reactions from his family? Sound off below.