Dr. Phil Show Season 13 Episode 30 "Dr. Phil, I Need Your Help Again: My Daughter is Hitchhiking and Train Hopping as a Portland Street Kid"
- October 23, 2015
In the Dr. Phil Show season 13 episode 30, titled "Dr. Phil, I Need Your Help Again: My Daughter is Hitchhiking and Train Hopping as a Portland Street Kid", a mother reaches out to Dr. Phil for help with her daughter who is living as a street kid in Portland. The mother is worried about her daughter's safety and well-being as she is hitchhiking and train hopping to get around. The daughter has also been involved with drug use and has been in trouble with the law.
Dr. Phil sits down with the mother and daughter to talk about the situation and the daughter's behavior. He tries to get to the root of the problem and find out what is causing the daughter to live this lifestyle. The daughter opens up about her past and her struggles with addiction and mental health issues. She explains that she feels like she doesn't fit in anywhere and that living on the streets gives her a sense of freedom.
Dr. Phil emphasizes the danger of living on the streets and encourages the daughter to seek help. He talks about the various resources available for people struggling with addiction and mental health issues and encourages the daughter to take advantage of them. He also addresses the mother's concerns and offers advice on how to support the daughter while also maintaining boundaries.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Phil offers words of encouragement and guidance to both the mother and daughter. He stresses the importance of communication and honesty in repairing their relationship and helping the daughter get the help she needs. Ultimately, the episode concludes with a plan in place for the daughter to seek treatment and for the mother to support her as she works towards recovery.