Collin Gosselin: Pain to Purpose Memoir

Collin Gosselin, the 22-year-old son of Jon and Kate Gosselin, is opening up about his childhood struggles with the forthcoming release of his memoir, 'In the Shadow of Eight.' The book, available for preorder with an October 13 release date, is described by Collin as a journey to find his voice and turn past pain into purpose.

In recent months, Collin has publicly detailed allegations of abuse against his mother, Kate Gosselin. He recounted being sent to a behavioral facility at age 12, where he claims his mother visited only once and blamed him for the family's issues. Collin described being overweight and sick during his year-long stay, while on various medications.

Kate's attorney has denied intentional harm, stating her actions were to protect herself and her family. Despite this, sources suggest Kate is concerned about the memoir's release. Collin's efforts to share his story aim to provide hope and encourage other children facing similar hardships to speak out.