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Gypsy Rose Blanchard is FREE on Parole + Our Top 10 Moments of 2023 | What are We Doing Podcast #123


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What's up friends and welcome back to another episode of What Are We Doing? I'm your host Nick and today I want to talk about someone who has been dominating headlines lately - Gypsy Rose Blanchard. As many of you know, Gypsy just got released from prison after serving 8 years for her involvement in her mother Dee Dee's murder back in 2015.

This case has fascinated people for years and generated lots of discussion about Munchausen syndrome by proxy, coercive control, and whether Gypsy was truly a victim or perpetrator in this situation. I distinctly remember binge watching the HBO documentary Mommy Dead and Dearest when it came out in 2017 and being completely engrossed by this bizarre and tragic story.
Of course, the media spotlight on Gypsy ramped up again recently as her release date approached. I'll admit I had mixed feelings when I saw on Instagram that Gypsy was celebrating her freedom with a smiling selfie in her hotel room. On one hand, I'm happy she gets a second chance at life after enduring her mother's medical abuse for so many years. But on the other hand, it's hard to forget that she did scheme to kill Dee Dee in cold blood. Her mother might have been a toxic presence, but did she really deserve to die?
Seeing supportive comments from high-profile figures like Jennifer Turpin, one of the siblings rescued from the notorious Turpin family abuse case, shows that many see Gypsy as a fellow survivor rather than a criminal mastermind. And Gypsy herself has expressed regret, saying in a recent interview that she thinks about her mother's murder every day and wishes she could go back in time and handle the situation differently.
Of course, the big question is - what's next for Gypsy Rose Blanchard? How does someone who was isolated and infantilized for over 20 years adapt to normal adulthood and freedom? I really hope she takes time to focus on her mental health and adjustment, rather than jumping into new relationships or media deals. Building a healthy, stable life should be her number one priority.
No doubt we'll be seeing a lot more of Gypsy in the coming months, especially with her new Lifetime docuseries premiering soon. I have to admit I'm curious to hear the story in her own words rather than filtered through documentarians and Hollywood. But I also worry about her being exploited or sensationalized by the entertainment industry. This is someone's real life tragedy, not just a juicy plotline.
As much as the story pulls you in, I think we have to remember there are real people at the heart of it who are still trying to heal and move forward. I hope Gypsy finds peace and purpose in this new chapter of her life. She's endured so much manipulation and trauma already at a young age. Now having agency over her own life narrative and direction is a powerful opportunity, if she uses it wisely.
I don't profess to know all the answers here. The whole saga brings up so many complex questions about culpability, motivation, and justice. What do you all think? Should we view Gypsy primarily as a victim or perpetrator in this case? Does she deserve a second chance at a normal life? Let me know your thoughts! I'm fascinated to hear different perspectives on this.
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