The Steve Wilkos Show Season 7 Episode 45 I Promised to Protect My Son
- November 15, 2013
Guests on this episode of The Steve Wilkos Show share stories of abuse within their family. Steve welcomes parents who stand accused of being the abusers, as well as the children they are accused of harming. Each guest has been affected by abuse in a different way, but the one thing they all have in common is the desire to protect their children.
The first guest on the episode is a mother named Lisa, who stands accused of physically assaulting her son. Lisa admits that she has hit her son in the past, but only when he was misbehaving. Her son insists that the abuse was much worse than that, and that his mother has put him in the hospital more than once. Lisa is outraged that her son would lie about her like this, and she is eager to clear her name.
Next up is a father named Mike, who has been accused of sexually assaulting his daughter. Mike insists that he has never done anything like that to his daughter, and that the accusations are completely false. His daughter says otherwise, and she provides details about the abuse that are both graphic and disturbing. When confronted with this evidence, Mike still denies any wrongdoing.
The third guest on the episode is a man named Mark, who is being accused of being a drug addict and physically abusing his children. Mark admits that he's struggled with substance abuse in the past, but insists that he's been clean for a while now. His children say that they've never seen their father sober, and that he's hit them many times before. Mark denies that he's ever hurt his children, but Steve warns him that the evidence suggests otherwise.
The final guest on the episode is a mother named Denise, who is being accused of neglecting her children. Denise admits that she's made mistakes in the past, but insists that she's doing everything she can to be a good mother now. Her children say otherwise, and they describe a childhood full of neglect and abuse. Denise insists that she's trying to change, but Steve is skeptical that she'll ever be able to provide the kind of care that her children need.
Throughout the episode, Steve interviews each guest and tries to get to the bottom of the accusations against them. He also talks to the children who have been affected by the abuse, and he offers them words of encouragement and support. At times, the conversations become heated, but Steve is always there to ensure that everyone has a chance to speak their piece.
By the end of the episode, it's clear that the impact of abuse can be devastating on both parents and children. While some of the guests are able to acknowledge their mistakes and work towards making things right, others remain in denial about the harm that they've caused. Through it all, Steve remains a compassionate and steady presence, providing support and guidance to those who need it most.