Gypsy Rose Makes Surprising Announcement

Gypsy Rose Blanchard captivated global attention with a tragic tale that unfolded as a bizarre twist of fate and manipulation. Born to Dee Dee Blanchard, Gypsy was portrayed as a severely ill child, confined to a wheelchair, and dependent on medical care. However, the truth behind this facade revealed a startling case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, orchestrated by her mother. The ensuing events shed light on the complexities of mental illness, abuse, and the quest for freedom.

For seven years, Dee Dee and daughter Gypsy Rose Blanchard lived in a small pink house in Springfield, Missouri. Neighbors liked them. One neighbor described Dee Dee as "sweet." Their story was memorable - Dee Dee was a large, cheerful woman from Louisiana, known for her generosity.

Gypsy Rose was small, maybe 5 feet tall. She wore large glasses and looked frail with her pale, thin appearance and deteriorating teeth. She had a feeding tube and sometimes needed an oxygen tank. Dee Dee listed a long series of health problems Gypsy had.

Gypsy's life was challenging due to her health. Despite being friendly and talkative, she had a high, childlike voice. Dee Dee often reminded others that Gypsy had brain damage and needed homeschooling, as she wouldn't be able to keep up with other kids.

"We are a pair of shoes," Gypsy once said, indicating her inseparable bond with her mother. Their house, provided by Habitat for Humanity, was equipped with special amenities for Gypsy - like a wheelchair ramp and a Jacuzzi tub.