Gypsy Rose Blanchard has issued an apology for her perceived lack of accountability, prompting her to deactivate her public social media profiles.

Blanchard, aged 32, turned to social media promptly after her release from prison in December, following her involvement in the murder of her mother, Dee Dee, in 2015.

Her childhood was marred by being a victim of Munchausen by proxy, a form of abuse where a caregiver fabricates or induces illness in a child for attention.

Following years of enduring medical procedures, Blanchard conspired with her then-boyfriend, Nicholas ‘Nick’ Godejohn, to end Dee Dee’s life. She later pleaded guilty to murder, serving eight years behind bars before sharing her first ‘selfie of freedom’ on Instagram in December.

Blanchard has maintained an online presence across various platforms but announced her decision to cease public postings on social media on Thursday (14 March).

In a video posted on her now-deleted TikTok account, Blanchard addressed her family and acknowledged her actions, stating, “To my family, my dad, my husband. All I am is just Gypsy. And they love me for being who I am.”

She then reflected on her past behaviour, admitting, “Number one, to all the people that I offended with a lack of accountability, the first month or so that I was out of prison and the lack of accountability in my interviews, I’m sorry.”

Blanchard emphasised her commitment to self-improvement, asserting, “I’m saying this right now. I’m taking accountability. I did a bad thing.” She expressed gratitude for the second chance she has been given and requested understanding from her audience.

“I definitely have a good support system. And I think I’m just now starting to get around to listening to my inner self instead of all the noise that’s been on social media. So with that being said, thank you so much for watching and hearing me out.”

Blanchard clarified that her video served as a public apology to those offended by her lack of accountability, expressing her regret for her conduct following her release from prison.

In a subsequent video, Blanchard revealed her decision to delete her public Instagram account following her father’s advice to prioritize tangible connections over online presence.

“I don’t understand why people are so interested in my life, I don’t get it,” she remarked. “I don’t see myself as famous. Especially for—for what? Like, I did something bad. I’m trying to make myself a better person now but I don’t get it. That’s not me, I’m not famous. I’m not anything. I’m just Gypsy.”

While Blanchard retains a verified Instagram account, it has been set to private with minimal followers. Additionally, on the same day as her apology, she deactivated her public TikTok account.