Gypsy Rose Blanchard, the woman who was involved in the murder of her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard, has released a new memoir titled “Released: Conversations on the Eve of Freedom.” In the memoir, Gypsy opens up about her troubled relationship with her mother, her childhood, and her experiences with abuse.
Gypsy begins her memoir with a heartfelt letter to her mother, expressing her forgiveness and remorse for her involvement in her mother’s death. She acknowledges that murder was never the solution and that she will carry the regret and remorse for the rest of her life.
The memoir sheds light on the mental illness her mother suffered from, Munchausen syndrome by proxy, also known as factitious disorder imposed on another. Dee Dee made Gypsy believe she had multiple illnesses, forcing her to undergo unnecessary medical treatments and live a life of deception. Gypsy now realizes the extent of the deceit and manipulation she experienced as a result of her mother’s mental illness.
Gypsy also reveals shocking details about her mother’s criminal activities, including shoplifting using her wheelchair and swapping barcodes to steal items. Dee Dee’s actions garnered them positive attention from their community and led to large donations from various charities.
The memoir highlights Gypsy’s realization of her own freedom and independence when she received a laptop as a gift. It allowed her to explore the outside world and learn about relationships, teenage life, and more. However, her newfound freedom also came with guilt and the realization that her ex-boyfriend, Nicholas Godejohn, was facing a lifetime in prison for his involvement in her mother’s murder.
Despite maintaining a relationship with Godejohn in county jail, Gypsy ultimately moved on and found a new partner while in prison. In a closure letter to Godejohn, she expressed that she did not want to continue their relationship and testified on his behalf in court out of a sense of obligation to justice.
The memoir delves into Gypsy’s religious upbringing and her belief that she was destined to become a nun. She recalls creating an altar in her bedroom and leading her stuffed animals and cats in prayer and communion.
The most shocking revelation in the memoir is Gypsy’s claim of sexual abuse by her grandfather, which her mother also alleged. Gypsy details the abuse she experienced as a child and the impact it had on her life. Her grandfather denies the allegations, blaming Gypsy for initiating inappropriate behavior.
Gypsy’s experiences with abuse and her mother’s manipulation have made it difficult for her to recognize love and be intimate. However, she found love and married her husband, Ryan Anderson, while in prison.
“Released: Conversations on the Eve of Freedom” is now available for purchase on Amazon, providing readers with a deeper understanding of Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s life and the events that led to the murder of her mother.
