Recent high school graduate Collin Gosselin took to social media to express his appreciation for those who've supported him. In a heartfelt Instagram post, he highlighted his gratitude for his mentors, friends, and select family members. Specifically, he mentioned his sister Hannah, for her unwavering support, and his father, Jon, for teaching him valuable life lessons about resilience and perseverance. He also acknowledged Jon's ex-girlfriend, Colleen, describing her as a key motivator in his pursuit of success.

Collin's post included a warm tribute to his father, thanking him for consistently backing his decisions. He also praised Colleen's influence, emphasizing her role in inspiring his ambitions. Further, he shared his future academic plans, revealing his intention to study Mechanical and Industrial Engineering in college. He also clarified his interest in the Marine Corps, a preference he'd expressed previously.

Conspicuously absent from Collin's acknowledgements was his mother, Kate Gosselin. While Jon Gosselin confirmed to People that Kate was present at the graduation ceremony, he noted a significant distance between them, indicating ongoing strained relations. Collin has previously spoken about the fractured relationship with his mother, attributing the estrangement to the pressures of growing up in the public eye during their family's reality TV show, Jon & Kate Plus 8. He believes the show exacerbated existing tensions within the family.

Jon Gosselin revealed that while he attended Collin and Hannah's graduations, he remains estranged from his other children. He shared that he has not communicated with his twin daughters, Mady and Cara, in nine years. The twins graduated from different colleges in New York this year, while the sextuplets completed high school. The complexities within the Gosselin family continue to unfold following Jon and Kate's divorce in 2009 after a decade of marriage and allegations of infidelity.