Dr. Phil Show Season 16 Episode 59

Dr. Phil Show Season 16 Episode 59 Our Lying Daughter Would Rather Live in a Car Than With Her Own Child

  • December 4, 2018

In the sixtieth episode of the sixteenth season of the popular talk show, Dr. Phil interviews a family who is struggling with their daughter who has chosen to live in her car instead of taking care of her child. The guests include the daughter in question, her parents, and her ex-partner who is the father of her child.

The show begins with Dr. Phil introducing the family and explaining the situation to the audience. He starts by asking the parents to describe the events leading up to their daughter's decision to live in her car. They explain that their daughter had previously been living with them and her child, but she had recently been caught lying about some important issues, like grocery shopping and getting a job. When confronted about her lies, the daughter became hostile and decided to move out. She began living in her car, leaving her young child with her parents.

Dr. Phil then turns to the daughter, asking her to explain why she decided to leave her child and live in her car. She explains that she was feeling overwhelmed and wanted to take some time to think. However, as the conversation continues, it becomes clear that there is more going on than just overwhelmed feelings.

The daughter admits that she has been struggling with substance abuse and has been using drugs while living in her car. She also acknowledges that she has been lying to her parents about her drug use and that they had no idea she was still using. She says that she wants to get clean and be there for her child, but she feels like she can't do it on her own.

At this point, Dr. Phil brings in the child's father, who has been trying to get custody of his child while the mother has been living in her car. He says that he believes the mother is not fit to take care of their child and that he wants to be the primary caregiver. He also reveals that he has been trying to help the mother get clean, but she has been resistant to his help.

Dr. Phil then turns to the parents, who are clearly struggling with the situation. They love their daughter and want to help her, but they also want what is best for their grandchild. They say that they feel like they are in an impossible situation and don't know what to do.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Phil offers his perspective on the situation and provides guidance and advice to the family. He also brings in experts on addiction and family dynamics to help provide additional insight. By the end of the show, the family has come to some difficult conclusions about what needs to happen in order to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the child.

Overall, this episode of the Dr. Phil show offers a sobering look at the devastating effects of addiction on families. It also highlights the difficult choices that parents have to make when trying to help a child who is struggling. Through the guidance of Dr. Phil and his team, the family is able to come to a resolution and begin the difficult journey of healing and recovery.

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Description
  • First Aired
    December 4, 2018
  • Language
    English