Dr. Phil Show Season 9 Episode 80 "Afraid of My Husband"

Dr. Phil continues his mission to end the silence on domestic violence. More than 25 percent of battered women remain in a relationship with their abuser. Sonya fears that she is one of those women who stay. She says her husband's rage is out of control, and she fears for her safety. Sleeping with the Enemy Sonya says her husband, Lawrence, kicked her in the stomach during a fight, forced her to the ground while she was pregnant and violated her in an unspeakable way. Lawrence denies his wife's allegations and says she's the one who gets in his face.

The Tiniest Victims Three children stand in the middle of this turbulent relationship. The couple's 10-year-old son, Ian, reveals what bothers him most.

Fighting for a Hero Sue Else, president of the National Network to End Domestic Violence, shares the six steps to protect yourself in an abusive relationship.