Collin Gosselin is opening up about one of the most painful chapters of his life following his high-profile television debut on Fox’s “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.”
The former “Jon & Kate Plus 8” star took to Instagram to share a heartbreaking update on a personal goal he was forced to leave behind. Additionally, in a candid post, the 22-year-old reflected on his dream of becoming a United States Marine and the painful reality of having his military journey cut short.
Collin Gosselin Opened Up About a ‘Dream Taken From Me’
Former reality television star Collin Gosselin has just begun his journey on Fox’s “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.” However, the grueling experience served as a sharp reminder of a real-world dream he was forced to abandon.
In an Instagram post, Gosselin shared a glimpse into his life in boot camp as a United States Marine. He revealed that the “dream was taken from me.”
He wrote, “This exact week, three years ago, I would’ve graduated bootcamp on Parris Island and become a U.S. Marine. Just weeks before, that dream was taken from me.”
Gosselin continued, “Circumstances outside of my control brought that chapter to an unexpected end. The mission was left unfinished, and the bond with my fellow recruits, my brothers, was cut short.”
“It wasn’t the path I had chosen, but I’m grateful for what the experience taught me and for the people I shared it with,” he added. “Since then, I’ve worked every day to better myself.”
The former TLC star concluded, “And even without the title of U.S. Marine, I still try to live by the same values: to be a protector, stand up for what’s right, and never stay silent, because silence only protects the bad guy. Now, in just a few hours, it’s time to lock back in, dig deep, and push forward under pressure. Will this challenge be my shot at redemption? See you in the jungle.”
Fans Reacted to Collin Gosselin’s Emotional Statements
FOXFans reacted passionately to Collin Gosselin’s remarks as they watched him tackle his first challenges during episode one of Season 5 of the Fox reality series. Thus, seeing the former child star push through the grueling military-style drills touched a nerve with viewers, who immediately flooded social media with words of encouragement.
One fan wrote, “We may be the same age but I always have and always will look up to you in so many ways. You have accomplished so much and have so much ahead of you. Keep up the amazing work Collin.”
“What happened to you wasn’t right. Maybe you were meant for something else. To speak up for children. In the age of family vloggers and influencers. I’m watching tonight and rooting for you always,” a second follower penned.
“I love how you’ve chosen to take the hard times of your life and use the experiences to become better, not bitter. I love that you’re always looking for a way to make the best out of life! However, we are all seeing what a man of character you’ve become. I’m very excited to watch you this season; I hope you go all the way!” exclaimed a third Instagram user.
New episodes of “Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test” air Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.
