The Steve Wilkos Show Season 9 Episode 46 He Beats Me... He Loves Me
A woman named Sarah has come to The Steve Wilkos Show to confront her boyfriend, Jason, about the physical abuse she has been enduring in their relationship. Sarah says that Jason has hit her several times, leaving bruises and causing her pain. However, she also says that Jason tells her he loves her and promises to never hurt her again.
As Steve talks to Sarah about her relationship with Jason, he tries to understand why she stays with someone who is hurting her. Sarah says that she loves Jason and she believes that he truly loves her, despite his violent outbursts. She also says that Jason has had a difficult upbringing and she wants to help him become a better person.
Jason joins Sarah on stage and denies that he has been physically abusive towards her. He acknowledges that they argue, but says that it never escalates to violence. Steve shows Jason a video that Sarah secretly recorded of him hitting her, and Jason becomes very defensive. He accuses Sarah of recording him without his consent and says that he is a victim of her manipulation.
Steve brings in a domestic violence expert to explain to Jason the dangers of his behavior and the impact it has on Sarah. The expert tells Jason that he needs to take responsibility for his actions and get help before someone gets seriously hurt. Jason shows some remorse and says that he will try to change, but Steve and the expert remain skeptical.
As the episode continues, Steve brings out a surprise witness - Jason's ex-girlfriend. She says that he was physically abusive to her during their relationship and describes some of the violent incidents. Jason denies her accusations and says that she is just trying to ruin his current relationship with Sarah.
The ex-girlfriend also brings up a recent incident where Jason was arrested for assault. Sarah says that she knew about the arrest, but she believes that Jason was defending himself. Steve asks Jason to explain what happened that night, and he says that he got into a fight at a bar and was defending himself against multiple attackers.
In the end, Steve urges Sarah to take the abuse seriously and consider leaving Jason before it is too late. He tells Jason that he needs to seek help for his anger and violent tendencies if he wants to save his relationship with Sarah and avoid ending up in jail. The episode ends with Sarah acknowledging that she needs to prioritize her safety and well-being over her love for Jason.
