Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, who has garnered significant media attention for her tumultuous life story, recently expressed her intention to share her experiences with her unborn daughter. In an appearance on Nick Viall’s podcast, The Viall Files, the 33-year-old Blanchard opened up about her plans for discussing her past when the time is right.
Blanchard, who served eight years in prison for her role in the murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, revealed that the thought of sharing her life story has been at the forefront of her mind since she discovered she was expecting her first child with boyfriend Ken Urker. “That conversation is going to come up someday,” she said during the podcast. “How do I want to address that? How do I want to handle that?”
As she prepares for motherhood, Blanchard emphasized the importance of carefully considering how to discuss her past with her daughter. “When she is of the right age to understand, we are going to sit her down together,” she said, indicating her desire to foster an open dialogue.
In addition to her commitment to transparency, Blanchard plans to rely on the support of her father and stepmother as she navigates this challenging conversation. “I want to share my story with her so she’ll understand more about the choices I’ve made,” she noted. This sentiment reflects her desire to approach the topic with love, care, and consideration.
Blanchard’s past is complicated. As a victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, she endured significant trauma in her formative years. The experience has shaped her perspective on life, and she believes sharing her story is essential for her daughter’s understanding. This motivation was one of the driving forces behind her decision to write her memoir, My Time to Stand: A Memoir. “She could read it for herself and see that I’m not this monster,” she explained. “I’m not the person that they say on social media. I’m not any of those things.”
Her memoir aims to present an authentic portrayal of her life, providing insight into her struggles and resilience. Blanchard describes the book as a “true form of my soul” and expresses hope that it will serve as a valuable resource for her daughter. “I am taking all of these steps to make sure that she has every source of information she needs from the right places,” she added.
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In addition to her memoir, Blanchard mentioned that she would be open to her daughter watching the documentary made about her life, should she wish to do so. “I fully encourage looking at someone’s life in the most truest form,” she said. “So if she wants to watch my documentary, I’ll let her when she’s old enough.”
Blanchard’s approach emphasizes openness and honesty. She wants her daughter to feel comfortable asking questions and engaging in discussions about her past. “I’m an open book, he’s an open book,” she stated, highlighting her commitment to fostering a supportive environment for her child. “Any questions that she has, we want her to feel comfortable to ask us.”
