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Created on : Friday, May 09, 2008, 03:54:58 pm
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(Original Air Date: 05/13/08) She was the most sought-after nanny in her neighborhood. Moms trusted her, and kids adored her. But Stephanie, 23, has been hiding a secret for two years: She’s addicted to crack and heroin. Stephanie’s mother, Kim, says she’s tried everything to help her daughter, but “when does a child listen to a parent?” Dr. Phil has some hard questions for Kim. Is she a bad influence on her addicted daughter? Joani, a former addict and guest, caught shocking evidence on videotape. Then, who does Stephanie think is partly responsible for her downward spiral? An absent father, a devoted best friend, an incarcerated boyfriend and two former employers  -- Stephanie hears from them all. Will this be the wake-up call she needs to enter rehab? Plus, when former guest and heroin addict, Sarah, shares her recovery story, will it inspire Stephanie to change her life before her addiction kills her?  Share your thoughts, join the discussion.

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June 6, 2008, 8:05 pm PDT

For Stephanie

God, I hope you or your friends read this and passes it on to you Stephanie.....I suffered from opiate addiction, popping about 30 Vicodin a day, for two years.  Suprised my liver is still in my stomach. I got through that horrible affliction with Suboxone, I know you're also on that ( or were ) and I gradually tapered off. It saved my life. Cold Turkey just didn't work.  You are such a smart, intelligible, beautiful girl. It pained me to see you up there with that poison f******g up your life, like it did mine. 

You WILL get through it. On the show, you said that the Devil has control over your life. Wow. Powerful.

You won't want to hear it, but your life is supposed to be in movies or on stage, not with that guy you said you were in love with. He's not for you. Unless you want to get abused in a single wide trailer park for the rest of your short life. Dump him. You deserve better.  Like me for instance, I'm a Plastic Surgeon Resident, own two houses in Michigan and one in Key West. Also have a huge boat. And I think I fell in love with you as soon as I saw you, but this will probably never pan out, but hell, worth a try right?  You are the single most beautiful girl I have ever laid eyes on. I wish you peace.  Chris

 
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August 8, 2008, 5:57 pm PDT

Doctor Phil Show

Baby Bad Doctor Gone Phil Sitter. I seen this before and I know how bad it woud get for a babysitter to take

care of children if she were drinking and driving with childrens in the cars. See you on Wednesday August-

13th, 2008. Sincerley Your. Russell Vlaanderen.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 
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August 9, 2008, 7:11 pm PDT

drug addiction

I hope that  she gets the help she needs before it's too late.I have a son that's almost 25,and he has overdosed on Heroin  twice . The first time he lost his job and the second time he almost lost his life.They revived him at the hospital.He has asked me if I could help him pay for rehab,but I don't have that kind of money.His dad can't help either because he's on permanent medical disability. I wish My son could get into rehab before it's too late. 
 
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August 12, 2008, 6:35 pm PDT

08/13 Babysitter Gone Bad

     This show shows a good idea about how we should be carefull of the babysitters we use and hire to watch children. We just never know what problems babysitters can have that we need to watch for...........
 
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August 13, 2008, 7:27 am PDT

08/13 Babysitter Gone Bad

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First of all my name is Kristen and I'm Stephanie's sister im 21 and my mom is Kim.  My mom and my sister don't PaRtY together so yea get your facts right!  You guys watch these shows that are on for an hour and your so quick to judge people.  You don't know my family so yea get on with your own lives.  THANKS HAVE A NICE DAY!!!

Defending your mother will not help her or your sister!! She has omitted to partying with your sister, drinking and doing coke is partying in every sence of the word. defending and making excuses for a drug user and a alcoholic is keeping them in the same place and not helping them move forward.

 

your mother is a addict. and hold great responsibility in who your sister is today, from the molestion your sister sufffered and your mother choose to ignore to the abuse of drugs and alcohol she has shared with her. and if there are younger children in your mothers care they should be removed.

 
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August 13, 2008, 7:52 am PDT

WoW

Dear Dr, Phil  I'm surprised on how you stayed so composed over the mother, she needs as much help as her daughter. Your a good man , and I really like your show. We can leed a horse to water but not always make them drink . lol  keep up the great work
 
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August 13, 2008, 7:58 am PDT

08/13 Babysitter Gone Bad

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According to Kim-

1.Don't believe child when allegations of repeated molestation are made (child is either lying,will get over it or forget about it)... Be sure not to get a professional's opinion

2. Ignore that same child is 'abusing' Nyquil, then starts smoking pot (this is a common phase)

3.When your child starts cocaine join her in the experience (this is a bonding moment that all parents/ children should have as they grow out of their teen years)

4.Somewhere during all this time support the idea of your child being responsible for the care and well-being of other children (the emotional trauma and substance abuse will make her a better caretaker)

5.Be sure to introduce men (preferably ***holes) in out and of her life, if possible make the 4th husband someone that she previously knew (this will help ensure that she trusts no one and women are not to be respected)

6.When child reveals that she has a date with a friend to do heroin- tell her "please don't-I have only heard bad things about heroin" (maybe offer 'better' drugs of choice)

7.When 1st experience with heroin is negative-sit back and relax-all is well

8.When 2 days later the next experience causes her to fall in love with heroin just remember that children don't listen-there is still no need for professional help

9.Be sure that you teach what drinks are appropriate for the time of day

10.Once your child is stealing,stripping and acquiring an arrest record make sure she has found love with someone who can introduce her to a 'bigger world of drugs' (this means you did your job as a parent-be sure to refer to #5)

11.Once your child is going on Dr Phil show throw an 'Oyster Shooter' party-while you can acknowledge now that child's life is in danger be sure to pour some drinks for her on top of all the drugs she has done that week (but be responsible-after pouring the drinks hide the bottle and tell her to get her own bottle)

12.Let everyone know you now believe the repeated molestation occurred (so what if it is 10 yrs later)

13.And finally,be sure to ackowledge that entire family has had problems with addiction but be sure you deny that you could possibly have a problem (even though child has said she grew up with a 'drunk mom')

 

13 good reasons a drug addict, and alcoholic who can't stay sober make bad parents
 
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August 13, 2008, 8:01 am PDT

Can't wait!

I have never seen this show before, so it will be a new one for me. This is a very serious subject that I strongly believe needs to be brought to light. I can't wait to see this one!
 
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August 13, 2008, 8:24 am PDT

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THIS GIRL NEEDS THE HELP DR. PHIL IS PROVIDING . NOW IF WE COULD WIPE THE SMIRK OFF HER MOTHERS FACE . I JUST WANTED TO SMACK HER.TRISHA, OHIO
 
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August 13, 2008, 8:33 am PDT

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First of all my name is Kristen and I'm Stephanie's sister im 21 and my mom is Kim.  My mom and my sister don't PaRtY together so yea get your facts right!  You guys watch these shows that are on for an hour and your so quick to judge people.  You don't know my family so yea get on with your own lives.  THANKS HAVE A NICE DAY!!!
Kristen, I understand that you want to defend your family. And they WERE willing to come on DrP and ask for help. But, remember, your mom admitted to partying with your sister. DrP told your mom that he thinks she is an addict, I don't remember if she finally agreed with him or not. I think the thing is, your mom came on to get help for your sister, not realizing that her OWN addiction problem was going to be discussed. Yes, the show was only for an hour, so we didn't see all of the good things about your family. I'm sure there are good things. But, they came on for help, and I hope they got the help they needed.
 
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