Ep 2. 14 Years Later: Ex Drug Addicted Mom Finally Sees Her Son Again
- September 2, 2014
14 Years Later: Ex Drug Addicted Mom Finally Sees Her Son Again is an emotional and heart-wrenching episode of the Dr. Phil Show season 12. The show features the story of a mother and son who were separated for 14 years due to the mother's drug addiction.
The episode begins with the introduction of the mother, Lisa, who has been struggling with drug addiction for over 15 years. Lisa's drug problem has caused her to lose custody of her son, Brandon, when he was just 6 years old. Brandon was placed with his grandmother and grew up without any communication or contact with his mother. Lisa describes how she desperately tried to reconnect with Brandon over the years but was unsuccessful.
Dr. Phil welcomes Brandon, who is now 20 years old, to the show to speak about his experiences and feelings towards his mother. Brandon explains how he had always wondered about his mother and how he felt angry and abandoned by her. Dr. Phil encourages Brandon to speak openly and honestly about his feelings to Lisa.
As Lisa is brought onto the stage, there is an immediate sense of tension and nervousness between her and Brandon. Dr. Phil takes charge and begins to facilitate the conversation between the two. He encourages Lisa to take ownership of her past mistakes and express her love and regret to her son. Lisa is open and honest about her journey to sobriety and how she has been working hard to turn her life around.
As the conversation progresses, Brandon begins to open up and express his emotions towards his mother. He expresses his hurt and anger towards her but also acknowledges his love for her. Lisa is emotional and heartbroken as she listens to her son's words. Dr. Phil steps in and offers advice to both Lisa and Brandon on how to move forward and rebuild their relationship.
The episode ends with Lisa and Brandon hugging and expressing their love for each other. Dr. Phil reminds the audience that forgiveness is a process and that it takes time to heal from past hurts. He encourages Lisa to continue on her journey of sobriety and to work towards building a strong relationship with her son.
14 Years Later: Ex Drug Addicted Mom Finally Sees Her Son Again is a touching and emotional episode that highlights the importance of forgiveness and the power of love. The episode serves as a reminder that even the most broken relationships can be repaired with hard work, dedication, and emotional honesty.
