Dr. Phil Show Season 15 Episode 32

Dr. Phil Show Season 15 Episode 32 Our Mom Did Not Protect Us Against Sexual Abuse

  • October 26, 2016

In the Dr. Phil Show season 15 episode 32 titled "Our Mom Did Not Protect Us Against Sexual Abuse," viewers are introduced to siblings who claim they were sexually abused by their stepfather for years. Despite informing their mother of what was happening, they say she did nothing to protect them.

Dr. Phil begins the episode by talking with the siblings individually to get more information about their experiences. The siblings reveal that their stepfather would touch them inappropriately and make them perform sexual acts on him. They say they were too scared to tell anyone outside of their mother, but ultimately came forward years later. However, they were shocked when their mother didn't believe them.

The siblings claim that their mother chose to stay with their stepfather despite knowing what happened to them. They are now struggling to understand why their mother would choose their abuser over them. Dr. Phil brings their mother on the show to get her side of the story.

During the episode, tensions run high as the siblings confront their mother about why she didn't protect them. Their mother becomes emotional as she tries to defend herself. She explains that she didn't want to believe her children because it would mean admitting that she failed to protect them. She also admits that she had her own issues with their stepfather and felt trapped in the situation.

Dr. Phil provides a safe space for the family to have an honest and open conversation. He emphasizes the importance of believing victims of abuse and encourages the mother to take responsibility for her role in the situation. The siblings express their desire for their mother to acknowledge the abuse and to apologize for not protecting them. In turn, their mother expresses her regret and apologizes for not taking action to stop the abuse.

The episode is a powerful reminder of the long-lasting impact abuse can have on a family. It also highlights the importance of speaking out and getting help, as well as the importance of believing and supporting victims of abuse.

Overall, "Our Mom Did Not Protect Us Against Sexual Abuse" is an emotional and insightful episode that addresses an important issue. Dr. Phil's ability to facilitate difficult conversations and provide support to families is on full display. The episode provides a valuable lesson for viewers on the importance of speaking out against abuse and supporting survivors.

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Description
  • First Aired
    October 26, 2016
  • Language
    English