The Steve Wilkos Show Season 16 Episode 29 Mom, Did You Let Dad Molest Me So He Wouldn't Leave?

A young woman is on the show to confront her mother about allegations of sexual abuse by her father when she was a child, and questions if her mother allowed it to happen so that her father would not leave the family. The woman shares her traumatic experiences and the emotional toll it has taken on her life. As they delve into the details of the abuse, the mother breaks down in tears and denies any knowledge or complicity in the situation. The host, Steve Wilkos, facilitates a tense conversation between the two, trying to uncover the truth and help the family move forward from this deep trauma. With the aid of a polygraph test, Wilkos attempts to get to the bottom of the allegations and bring closure to the woman's pain. Through powerful emotions and honest discussions, this episode tackles a sensitive and difficult issue in an effort to help the survivors of sexual abuse heal and find justice.