Collin Gosselin claims estranged mom Kate would 'pray to God to stop hitting’ him when he was 2 years old

Key Points:

• Collin Gosselin, 22, accused his estranged mother, Kate Gosselin, of physically abusing him as a toddler, stating she would "pray to stop hitting" him when he was 2 years old, ahead of his memoir release on October 13.
• Collin emphasized the importance of sharing his story in his upcoming book, "In the Shadow of Eight," which he says reveals truths people do not know about his life.
• Kate Gosselin has denied the allegations, attributing Collin's claims to his psychiatric diagnoses and distorted perception of reality, and has stated she cannot sue him for defamation due to her status as a public figure.
• An insider revealed that Kate and Collin have not communicated since his institutionalization as a child, and that Kate is reportedly distressed about the memoir's impending release.
• The Gosselin family became widely known through the TLC show "Jon & Kate Plus 8," which featured Kate, her ex-husband Jon, and their eight children, including Collin and his siblings.