Dr. Phil Show Season 15 Episode 232 My Ex-Wife Believes She's Going Blind, Filed for Divorce From Me Behind My Back and Can't See She's Neglecting Our Children
- December 4, 2017
In this episode of The Dr. Phil Show, we meet a man who is struggling with the aftermath of a divorce and the well-being of his children. His ex-wife claims she is going blind and unable to care for their children, but he believes that her blindness is a ploy to gain sympathy and avoid responsibility.
The man tells Dr. Phil that he had no idea his ex-wife was planning to file for divorce until he was served with papers. He was shocked and devastated, and felt like his life had been turned upside down. He claims that his ex-wife never gave him a reason for the divorce, and that she refused to speak to him about it.
After the divorce was finalized, the man says that his ex-wife started to neglect their children. She would leave them alone for hours at a time, and would forget to feed them or change their diapers. When he tried to talk to her about it, she would become defensive and claim that she was doing the best she could.
The man also says that his ex-wife has been claiming that she is going blind. She has been to several doctors, but they have not been able to find any medical reason for her vision problems. He believes that she is using her supposed blindness to avoid doing her parental duties and to gain sympathy from others.
Dr. Phil talks to the man's ex-wife, who confirms that she is having vision problems. She says that she has been to several doctors, but none of them have been able to help her. She also says that she is doing the best she can to take care of their children, but that it is difficult when she cannot see.
Dr. Phil then brings in an eye doctor to examine the ex-wife. The doctor finds that she does have some vision problems, but they are not severe enough to prevent her from taking care of her children. He advises her to continue to seek medical help for her vision, but also reminds her of her responsibilities as a parent.
The man's ex-wife breaks down in tears as she realizes that she has been neglecting her children. She apologizes to the man and promises to do better in the future. The man is relieved and grateful that his ex-wife is willing to work on improving her parenting skills.
Dr. Phil ends the episode by emphasizing the importance of communication in relationships and co-parenting. He reminds both the man and his ex-wife that they need to work together for the sake of their children, and that their children's well-being should always be their top priority.