Kate Gosselin Gets Candid About the Lessons She's Learned

On the night that Kate Gosselin appeared on a pre-taped TLC special answering fan questions, the mom of eight was in California participating with other authors in Night at the Village, a function connected with the Maria Shriver-hosted Women's Conference, where she revealed how she's coping now during her messy divorce.


"I wake up every day, get out of bed, do what I do because of my kids," she said on the panel. "There's many more lessons I've learned, many more things I've been through, more unexpected things, but I think at the end of it all, perseverance, determination and tenacity is definitely what will get me there."

Meanwhile, Shriver and Valerie Bertinelli commented on Kate's situation.

"Love your children more than you hate your ex," Valerie said, giving her advice. "She seems to be following it. Her ex does not seem to be following it as much."

"I think she's doing the best she can, which is all anyone can ask of ourselves," Maria added.

The event, in Long Beach, California, brought together 10,000 attendees in a 160,000 square foot "women's village," where there were book signings and stations touching on topics including cooking and food, health and wellness, live music and dancing, and even shopping.

Proceeds from Night at the Village benefit The Women's Conference's WE programs. The main event of the conference takes place Tuesday.

Published 10/27/09 by the Insider

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  • Oh my god..I can't believe that there are that many stupid people in the world..Kate is sooo far from classy its amazing..What is classy about belittling your husband in from of your kids and the world and treating your children as if they are just too much work..taking advantage of friends and family because you are too lazy to do your own laundry..you picked your situation Kate..Do your own damn laundry and stop pawning you kids off on other people..Start teaching Mady how to respect others..Jon tried, but you belittled him for that too..Mady is going to grow up just like Kate.Selfish..self absorbed and obnoxious...Kate..GET THE HELL OFF MY TV SCREEN..YOU MAKE ME SICK.
    Anonymous 10/29/09 Reply
    • I WISH SHE BELITTLED JON HE DESERVES IT. I THINK SHE HAS JUST STATED FACTS. ALTHOUGH I AGREE HE IS FROM ANOTHER PLANET.
      Anonymous 11/1/09
  • yeah Kate, one class act!
    Anonymous 10/28/09 Reply
  • yeah Kate, one class act!
    Anonymous 10/28/09 Reply
  • GO KATE WE LOVE YOU GIRL!!
    Anonymous 10/27/09 Reply
  • It's so good to see Kate winning in the public arena!!!!!
    Anonymous 10/27/09 Reply
  • So who is the wacko who keeps repeating herself?
    Anonymous 10/27/09 Reply
    • I AGREE. SOMEONE HAD A HUGE AMOUNT OF TIME TO KILL. WHY WOULD YOU REPEAT YOUR THOUGHT 100 TIMES. MUST BE A JON G. RETARDED FAN.
      Anonymous 11/1/09
  • Yeah right...I don't believe a word she says. It's let me see where I can go and how much more money "I" can make.
    Anonymous 10/27/09 Reply
    • WHY DO YOU CARE??? IF YOU ARE NOT A FAN GO SOMEWHERE ELSE WHY DID YOU PULL UP THIS BLOG AND MAKE A COMMENT. MUST HOLD SOME INTEREST FOR YOU??
      Anonymous 11/1/09
  • "Love your children more than you hate your ex," stated by Valerie: Keep it up Kate! You children are your awards which articulate your successes.
    Anonymous 10/27/09 Reply
  • To have the support of Reputable celebities speaks volumes. You couldnt have a more, loving, well liked celeb than Valerie Betinelli. This one scores HUGE for Kate
    Anonymous 10/27/09 Reply
    • yeah and look who jon has.....
      Michael Lohan and an oportunist, snake like, NY Lawer who is banned from even doing work in his own state...DISGUSTING!!!
      Anonymous 10/27/09
    • Not only that but it's clear that she has the Today Show, Access Hollywood and the View pulling for her as well. She is definately in the lead by a longgggggg run
      Anonymous 10/27/09
  • nicely done, Kate.
    Anonymous 10/27/09 Reply
  • STAY HOME AND TAKE CARE OF THE KIDS, YOU WILL TRASH JON TO WHOEVER WILL LISTEN, ALL ABOUT KATE, THAT SHOULD BE THE NAME OF THE SHOW
    Anonymous 10/27/09 Reply
    • I HAVE NOT HEARD HER TRASH JON HE IS DOING THAT TO HIMSELF. SHE HAS STATED SOME FACTS THAT HAVE ACTUALLY PLAYED OUT IN COURT SO DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOURE TALKING ABOUT?? JON IS A SCUMBAG LOSER. HE LOOKS LIKE HE HAS ALCOHOL FETAL SYNDROM. HIS EYES ARE RETATRDED AND HIS BRAIN IS SLOW.
      Anonymous 11/1/09
  • Kate is taking care of her kids. The money she makes pays for their needs.. Jon's "paycheck" buys his girlfriend rings and sports cars... and Kate's paychecks paid for his his toys and diamond studs when they were together... Anonymous are you Jon in disguise?!?!?!
    Anonymous 10/27/09 Reply
  • OMG! This woman is a lunatic!~ i knew something was up with her from the other topics! sad sad individual!
    Anonymous 10/27/09 Reply
  • Cool:)
    NeverLetGo 10/27/09 Reply
  • Wow to have sweet, loving, americas favorite, Valerie support you and see the truth in jon says it all folks!!!!
    Anonymous 10/27/09 Reply
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