Gypsy Rose Blanchard Spills Secrets In New TikTok Trend

Gypsy Rose Blanchard, whose captivating story captivated the nation, has stepped back into the spotlight—this time, as the author of her own narrative.

Recently released from prison on parole, Gypsy has quickly gained a massive social media following and published her memoir, "My Time to Stand," where she opens up about her traumatic past.

Now, Gypsy Rose Blanchard is turning heads on TikTok, using the platform to join a viral trend while subtly revealing secrets about her tumultuous history and life after incarceration.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard became a household name after her tragic and shocking story came to light in 2015. Born in Louisiana in 1991, Gypsy grew up under the care of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, who claimed Gypsy suffered from a host of severe medical conditions, including leukemia, muscular dystrophy, and developmental delays.

She allegedly endured unnecessary treatments and surgeries, including a feeding tube and being confined to a wheelchair, despite being physically healthy.

The ex-convict is opening up about her past in her new memoir, "My Time To Stand." When promoting the book, Gypsy hopped on the new TikTok trend, "We Listen and We Don't Judge." For those unaware, the trend showcases pairs—typically couples, friends, or siblings—taking turns sharing personal secrets or confessions. Before each revelation, they set a supportive tone by reciting the phrase, "We listen and we don't judge."

Gypsy Rose was up first when she revealed, "I used a baby bottle until I was an adult."

She later told viewers that she "used to steal my mom's pain medication to get high" and that she "wrote a book while I was in prison."

After years of others recounting her story, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, the well-known survivor of Munchausen by proxy, takes control of her narrative with the release of "My Time to Stand: A Memoir." In this deeply personal account, Blanchard revisits the harrowing abuse inflicted by her mother, Dee Dee, and others, delves into the events surrounding her mother's death, and reflects on her incarceration.

Co-authored by Melissa Moore and Michele Matrisciani, "My Time to Stand" will be released by BenBella Books on December 10 and is available for preorder now wherever books are sold.

Dee Dee's actions were later revealed to be a severe case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, a psychological disorder where a caregiver fabricates or induces illness in someone under their care to gain attention or sympathy. Gypsy was kept isolated and manipulated by Dee Dee for years, unable to escape the facade of being a chronically ill child.

In 2015, at 23 years old, Gypsy orchestrated her escape with the help of her online boyfriend, Nicholas Godejohn. Together, they plotted and executed the murder of Dee Dee. Gypsy's role in the crime and her harrowing life story came to public attention through media coverage and documentaries, including the acclaimed HBO film "Mommy Dead and Dearest." The case also inspired the Hulu series "The Act," starring Joey King and Patricia Arquette.

In 2016, Gypsy pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. Despite her role in the crime, public opinion was largely sympathetic, given the years of abuse she endured. After serving nearly 9 years of her sentence, Gypsy was released on parole in December 2024.

As she adjusts to life after prison, Gypsy Rose Blanchard has embraced some physical transformations, including dyeing her hair blonde and undergoing plastic surgery.

"So I think that showing people and taking them on that journey with me was important for me because you get little bits and pieces of what my life has been like in the last five months from articles online, TikTok videos, social media, little bits here and there," she explained shortly after she got out of prison. "But no one gets to actually be in the room with me except for my family."

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