When a man has been abandoned, love isn’t simple, it’s survival.
This is the untold story of what abandonment does to a man’s heart, and how love can either heal or destroy him.
In please Don’t Leave Me, Dr. William D. Harvey, PhD, nurse, social scientist, and someone who knows firsthand the impact of paternal abandonment, offers an unflinching look into the fears, walls, and silent battles that shape a man who has been left behind.
Drawing on his doctoral research, deeply personal experiences, and a career dedicated to patient care and human connection, Dr. Harvey reveals why abandonment leaves wounds that change how a man gives and receives love. With compassion and clarity, he shows both men and their partners how to navigate the complexities of trust, vulnerability, and healing.
Whether you are the man who has been left, the woman who loves him, or someone guiding others through their pain, this book offers a rare and powerful perspective on the road from survival to connection.
Dr. William D. Harvey, PhD, MBA, BSN, RN, is a healthcare leader, social scientist, an author specializing in paternal abandonment and its impact on relationships.
With over 20 years of nursing and leadership experience, he combines professional expertise with lived experience to create work that is both deeply personal and universally relevant. His mission is to help others understand, heal, and build relationships rooted in trust, empathy and resilience.
