Ep 120. Disowned by My Daughters After 35 Years of Drinking, 57 911 Calls, 170 Days in Jail and 8 Rehabs
- April 21, 2016
In season 13 episode 120 of the Dr. Phil Show, titled "Disowned by My Daughters After 35 Years of Drinking, 57 911 Calls, 170 Days in Jail and 8 Rehabs," viewers are introduced to a woman who has struggled with addiction for decades. Despite numerous attempts at rehabilitation, including 8 stints in rehab facilities and 170 days spent in jail, her drinking has caused irreparable damage to her relationships, including her relationship with her daughters.
The episode begins with an emotional interview with the woman, who tearfully recounts the toll her addiction has taken on her life. She explains that she was a functioning alcoholic for many years, able to maintain her job and relationships, but as her drinking continued to spiral out of control, she lost everything.
In addition to her own struggles with addiction, the woman's behavior has caused her daughters to disown her. She discusses the pain and heartache of losing her family, and the difficulty of trying to repair those relationships.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Phil provides his expert advice and guidance to the woman, offering her strategies for dealing with her addiction and repairing her relationships with her daughters. He challenges her to take responsibility for her actions and to commit to a plan of action for her recovery.
The episode also features interviews with the woman's daughters, who explain their decision to sever ties with their mother. They express their frustration and anger at her behavior, and share the pain of losing their mother to addiction. Dr. Phil works with the family to facilitate a healing process and to help them move forward in a positive direction.
Overall, this episode of the Dr. Phil Show is a powerful exploration of the devastating impact of addiction on families and individuals. Through expert guidance and support, the woman featured in the episode is able to confront her addiction and work towards rebuilding her relationships with her loved ones.
