# Collin Gosselin Takes Back Story in Memoir > Collin Gosselin shares childhood trauma in memoir after returning to reality TV. - Title: Collin Gosselin Takes Back Story in Memoir · Decider - Summary: Collin Gosselin shares childhood trauma in memoir after returning to reality TV. Collin Gosselin published a memoir about his childhood trauma and joined… - Keywords: collin gosselin, special forces, seas, seattle, nfl, memoir, childhood trauma, reality tv, entertainment, culture, Collin, Gosselin - Source: Decider — https://decider.com/2026/10/13/collin-gosselin-memoir-special-forces-interview - Published: 2026-10-13T13:30:00+00:00 - Read time: 1 min - Topics: collin gosselin, special forces, seas, seattle, nfl, memoir, childhood trauma, reality tv, entertainment, culture ## Collin Gosselin's New Memoir Collin Gosselin published In the Shadow of Eight: Surviving the Reality of My Childhood on October 13. > I always knew from when I was little that there was something about my childhood that wasn’t quite normal ## Therapeutic Writing Process Gosselin described penning his memoir as therapeutic, helping others who’ve faced similar struggles. > The whole process was so therapeutic ## Special Forces Season 5 Gosselin joined Season 5 of Fox’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test with Bre Tiesi and others. > I would like for them to see who I am nowadays, especially my siblings ## Family Reconnection Hope Gosselin hopes estranged family members will see him after his time on Special Forces. > They’ve only been told what a certain person wants them to hear about me for so long ## Military Service History Gosselin was discharged from Marine training due to past issues but returned to challenges. > It was really difficult when I came home from Parris Island ## Trauma Bonding Experience Gosselin described deep bonds with recruits through shared challenges and barracks life. > We really helped each other. It was just so beautiful; it’s so great ## Ruby Rose's Departure Gosselin felt sad when Ruby Rose self-eliminated after a close bond formed. > She’s so sweet, and I have so much empathy for her ## Bre Tiesi Support Gosselin supported Bre Tiesi through her fears in the Heights Challenge. > You can do this. Your son’s watching. Just focus. Remember why you’re doing it ## Mental Over Physical Gosselin emphasized mental strength over physical fitness in Special Forces training. > It’s way more mental than physical ## Family Reconnection Gosselin hopes family members will see his growth after Special Forces. > I would like for them to see who I am nowadays, especially my siblings ## Dad's Support Gosselin’s father encouraged him to pursue Special Forces with confidence. > You can do this. You got this, Collin. Just go out and do your thing ## Trauma Bonding Gosselin described how recruits bonded through shared challenges and barracks life. > We were all so close. We’d sit and talk at the end of the day in our barracks ## Self-Elimination Gosselin noted Ruby Rose self-eliminated after a close bond formed. > She’s so sweet, and I have so much empathy for her ## Support System Gosselin described online support as a key factor in his mental strength. > I have this one big online family and lots of internet moms, aunties ## Special Forces Journey Gosselin aims to push himself through challenges to help others. > I will always push myself to do my best and find a learning opportunity in every challenge ## Family Reconnection Gosselin hopes family members will see his growth after Special Forces. > I would like for them to see who I am nowadays, especially my siblings ## Key takeaway Collin Gosselin published a memoir about his childhood trauma and joined Special Forces: World's Toughest Test to reconnect with estranged family.