#10: Lost Childhood

Gypsy Rose’s childhood was deformed by a bizarre and disturbing series of events that left her without most of her teeth. Her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, used a numbing agent on Gypsy’s gums to facilitate the unnecessary removal of her salivary glands. This harrowing procedure was part of a long history of medical abuse.

The use of numbing agents on her gums likely contributed to the deterioration and eventual loss of her teeth, highlighting the extent of the manipulation and harm inflicted upon her. Gypsy Rose’s story is a tragic reminder of the extreme lengths some individuals will go to exert control over others.