A son remains separated from his mother after she placed him in a behavioral health institution in 2016, marking the beginning of a prolonged estrangement. The decision, made when he was just 11 years old, has left lasting emotional and familial consequences. Legal and ethical questions surround the circumstances of his institutionalization and the subsequent breakdown in their relationship. The case raises broader concerns about child welfare policies and the long-term impact on families.


Collin has been estranged from his mother since 2016, when she sent him to live in a behavioral health institution at 11 years old.