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Tourette's Advocate Baylen Dupree Celebrates Engagement Amid Tic Challenges
8 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Baylen Dupree, 22, diagnosed with Tourette's 5 years ago
- Fiancé Colin Dooley credited for boosting Baylen's confidence
- Baylen surprises Colin with homemade birthday cake despite kitchen struggles
In October 2025, 22-year-old Baylen Dupree, who was diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome five years ago, is settling into her new life with her fiancé, Colin Dooley. The couple recently celebrated Easter with a trip to an alpaca farm, where they met Baylen's parents and younger brothers.
During the family outing, Baylen's tics became more pronounced due to her excitement, leading her to make several inappropriate comments. However, her parents, Allen and Julie, found the outbursts amusing, reflecting on the incredible progress Baylen has made since her diagnosis.
Baylen's parents and Colin all praised the positive impact he has had on her self-confidence and overall well-being. This was further demonstrated when Baylen surprised Colin with a homemade birthday cake, a gesture that her mother described as "surreal" and "unbelievable" given Baylen's previous struggles in the kitchen.
Baylen has used her platform, which includes over 10 million TikTok followers and 2 million Instagram followers, to raise awareness and challenge misconceptions about Tourette's syndrome. She met Dooley through a dating app, and the couple announced their engagement earlier this year.
