Ep 151. A Husband Accused, a Wife Arrested and Bruised: Who's Abusing Who?
- May 11, 2017
A Husband Accused, a Wife Arrested and Bruised: Who's Abusing Who? is the 151st episode of the 15th season of Dr. Phil Show. The show deals with the delicate topic of domestic abuse and tries to decipher who the real abuser is in a troubled relationship.
The episode begins with the story of a couple, Jessica and Eric. Jessica has accused Eric of abusing her physically and emotionally. She claims to have bruises all over her body, which she says are a result of Eric's violent behavior. However, Eric denies all the allegations and says that Jessica is the one who is abusive towards him.
To find out the truth, Dr. Phil invites both Jessica and Eric to the show and interviews them separately. Jessica tells Dr. Phil that Eric has been physically abusive towards her for a long time. She says that Eric has a history of anger issues and has been violent towards her on multiple occasions.
On the other hand, Eric completely denies all of Jessica's accusations. He claims that she is the one who has anger issues and is abusive towards him. He says that he has never laid a hand on her and all the bruises that she has are self-inflicted.
Dr. Phil decides to conduct a polygraph test on both Jessica and Eric to determine who is telling the truth. The polygraph results are shocking, and they reveal some surprising facts about the couple's relationship.
As the show progresses, Dr. Phil also invites an expert on domestic abuse to shed some light on the issue. The expert talks about the different types of abuse that exist and how they can be identified. She also gives some tips on how victims of abuse can seek help and get out of abusive relationships.
The episode ends with Dr. Phil giving some advice to both Jessica and Eric on how to move forward. He emphasizes the importance of seeking professional help and getting counseling to deal with their issues. He also stresses the fact that abuse is never acceptable, regardless of who the perpetrator is.
A Husband Accused, a Wife Arrested and Bruised: Who's Abusing Who? is a thought-provoking episode that deals with a sensitive topic. It raises important questions about domestic abuse and tries to unravel the truth behind a troubled relationship.
