The Steve Wilkos Show Season 6 Episode 113 6 Kids Taken Away, But I Want More
- April 29, 2013
In season 6 episode 113 of The Steve Wilkos Show, entitled "6 Kids Taken Away, But I Want More," Steve Wilkos tackles a complex and emotionally charged case involving a woman named Ashley.
Ashley has had six children taken away from her by Child Protective Services due to her struggle with addiction and unstable living conditions. Despite this, Ashley is determined to have more children and is fighting to regain custody of her previous six.
Steve begins by speaking with Ashley and attempting to understand her perspective. Ashley explains that she has a strong desire to be a mother and believes that she has changed her ways and is ready to provide a stable home for her children.
However, Steve quickly identifies several red flags in Ashley's story, including her lack of stable employment and housing, and her ongoing struggles with addiction. Furthermore, Steve uncovers a shocking revelation - Ashley has had multiple children with different fathers, many of whom are also struggling with addiction and in unstable living conditions.
Steve brings in expert guests to further explore the complexities of the situation, including a social worker and a substance abuse counselor. The experts weigh in on Ashley's ability to provide a safe and stable home for her children, as well as the impact her addiction and unstable living conditions have had on her previous children.
As the episode progresses, tensions rise as Ashley becomes defensive and argumentative, insisting that she is ready to be a mother again. Steve continues to press her on her ability to provide a safe and stable home for her children, and the conversation becomes emotional and intense.
In the end, Steve makes a difficult decision about Ashley's ability to have more children and regain custody of her previous six. The episode serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of providing a safe and stable home for children, and the challenges that can arise when addiction and stability are at play.