Key Insights
Why did Gabbie Egan join the army?
Mainly for health insurance, which was not affordable otherwise.
Why did Gabbie Egan start making TikTok videos?
She was bored and depressed during COVID, staying home with four kids.
Why did Gabbie Egan get kicked out of her Christian school?
For getting a belly button piercing and later for spray painting her name on the school wall with fake snow.
Why did Gabbie Egan choose her son's father to be in the delivery room instead of her dad?
She wanted her son to have a sense of normality and thought her son's father deserved the chance.
Why did Gabbie Egan's dad retire early?
He got depressed after COVID affected college sports and he no longer felt needed.
Why does Gabbie Egan think her TikTok following is cult-like?
She noticed she has to be careful about what she says due to the intense scrutiny and potential for misinterpretation.
Why did Gabbie Egan get arrested in Vegas?
She was trespassing and got into an altercation at a pool club, leading to disorderly conduct and battery on a police officer charges.
Why does Gabbie Egan want to prioritize peace in her life?
She recognizes her chaotic nature and wants to find peace within herself and her surroundings.
Chapters
- Gabbie got pregnant at 13 and had to deal with the father of her child, who was 16 at the time.
- Her parents were initially in shock and her father didn't talk to her for a month.
- She chose to keep the baby and faced the challenges of being a young mother.
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