Dr. Phil Show Season 15 Episode 59 From Soccer Mom to Party Mom: I Can't Be a Mother Right Now
- December 5, 2016
In season 15 episode 59 of the Dr. Phil Show, titled "From Soccer Mom to Party Mom: I Can't Be a Mother Right Now," viewers are introduced to a mother who has reached her breaking point. The mother, who is referred to as "Monique," tells Dr. Phil that she loves her two young children "more than anything," but she feels overwhelmed and unable to be a good mother.
Monique explains that she has a history of substance abuse, and she began using drugs and alcohol again after the birth of her second child. She admits to partying late into the night, leaving her children with their grandmother, and using drugs while her children were in the next room. Monique's mother, who also appears on the show, tells Dr. Phil that she has reached out to Monique's ex-husband and child protective services because she is worried about the safety of her grandchildren.
Dr. Phil questions Monique about her substance abuse and her parenting decisions, and he encourages her to think about what is best for her children. Monique opens up about her own struggles, including her history of sexual abuse and her experiences with postpartum depression. She explains that she feels like she is unable to provide the stability and structure that her children need.
The episode also includes interviews with Monique's family members and friends, who express their concern for her and her children. Dr. Phil helps Monique understand that she needs to prioritize her children and make changes in her life in order to become the mother that she wants to be. He offers resources and support to help her on her journey.