Retired Officer, Survivor and Psychologist Release Book on Childhood Sexual Abuse During Movember

Out Nov. 12 from Motivation Champs Media, the book is the latest from Kevin P. Donaldson, author of The Mediacasters title Man, You Are Crazy.

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sherrie Allsup, Kevin P. Donaldson and Dr. Dorothy Novitskie have each spent years fighting for victims of childhood sexual abuse. Allsup, a survivor, has shared her story with audiences of millions to push for accountability. Donaldson spent his career as a New Jersey police officer investigating crimes against children, and Novitskie’s forensic evaluations help courts understand the damage abuse leaves behind. Now the three are combining their voices in A Life Unfolding: Carrying the Secrets of Childhood Sexual Abuse, out Nov. 12 from Motivation Champs Media, in the middle of the month Movember dedicates to men’s mental health.

Their shared goal is to break the silence that allows abuse to continue. Many survivors carry these secrets for decades, and many never see the people who harmed them held responsible. Allsup, Donaldson and Novitskie want survivors to be heard and believed, and they want families and professionals to understand how deeply abuse can shape a life. The book is the latest step in that work, taking readers inside the realities of childhood sexual abuse and what it takes to confront it and pursue justice.

The release comes as the global Movember movement turns its attention to men’s mental health and suicide prevention. Research cited by the nonprofit 1 in 6 shows that at least one in six men experienced sexual abuse before age 16, yet men are far less likely to disclose it or seek help. Many carry it alone for years, and the silence can surface later as depression, substance use, and thoughts of suicide. Donaldson knows this from both sides of a case. As an investigator, he saw how often boys and men stay quiet, and he understands the toll this work takes on the officers who handle it. A Life Unfolding gives men permission to name what happened to them and to ask for help.

Sherrie Allsup is a nationally recognized survivor who has become a leading voice in conversations about sexual violence, accountability and healing. Her national media appearances, podcast interviews and public talks have reached millions of viewers. In A Life Unfolding, she brings the perspective of someone who has lived with these secrets and chosen to speak about them, showing other survivors that their stories deserve to be heard.

Kevin P. Donaldson is a retired New Jersey police officer who spent years investigating crimes against children. That work showed him firsthand how abuse can upend a life, and it shaped his ongoing commitment to supporting survivors and pushing for difficult conversations. Donaldson is also the author of Man, You Are Crazy, published by The Mediacasters, and A Life Unfolding continues his work using storytelling to raise awareness.

Dr. Dorothy Novitskie is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist with more than 20 years of experience in psychological assessment, trauma-informed care, and forensic mental health. She studies the long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse and provides expert evaluations in complex criminal and civil cases. Her contribution helps readers understand how trauma shapes a person over time and why proper support and treatment make a difference.

Read together, these accounts give survivors, families, and professionals a fuller picture than any one of them could offer alone. A survivor explains what the experience feels like from the inside. An investigator describes what happens when abuse comes to light and the case moves toward accountability. A psychologist explains why the effects can last for decades and what helps people heal.

The authors’ goal is to give survivors a voice, help others recognize the lasting effects of abuse, and work toward a world where victims are believed, supported, and able to seek justice. The Mediacasters are proud to celebrate the release and the work of all three co-authors.

A Life Unfolding goes on sale Nov. 12, 2026, in paperback. It will be available on Amazon.

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse, the National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7 at 800-656-4673 or online.rainn.org. Male survivors can find support at 1in6.org. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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