Topic : 06/04 In-Laws’ Dirty Secrets Exposed

I think the abuse of her daughter and having done nothing manifested heavily in her behavior (mental illness aside).  Someone abused her daughter and she did nothing, and she's not going to make that mistake again and are going to make sure her grandchildren aren't molestered, either.  And no details were provided for her daughter's situation. It could have been a grandfather which she was around at any moment - see: length of time as well as frequency. 

Guilt & shame have been building pus like a boil and she finally busted it open, but spraying upon someone else.

Where was granny's husband? Too embarassed to come on to sit with her? If she's divorced, I'm not surprised.

Her leaps of logic were unbelievable: "A man molested my daughter. He's a man. he's going to molest a member of his family. I did nothing before so I'm going to do so gung-ho this time and attempt to atone for my sins." I'm surprised Dr. Phil didn't offer to line up some therapy for her but that might have looked like he was hitting her with a train and potentially tell other adults they should overlook their burden if they see or hear child abuse. I'm willing to wager -- after the show -- he suggested therapy.

As an FYI:  In most states, it's either an A or B misdemeanor to be aware of or suspect child abuse and do nothing about it. My mom is a 3rd-grade teacher and she's vigilant about abuse, even without the criminal activity for ignoring it.

I have read this, and the replies, one question....why are you more concerned with the perpetrators feelings than with your brothers justice?

I was molested as a child, gang raped if you will, and it caused a plethora of mental problems, just read yesterdays post.  I am now 40 and if I could get my hands on the perpetrators of these acts, you can bet your bottom dollar that THEY would suffer, not an innocent.

I've read the responses to this mother's reactions, and something isn't right.  She knew her daughter was molested yet she let her be alone with the man.  She is now accusing her son-in-law of molestation?

Some form of Munchhausen By Proxy is coming to mind....

This mother in law seems to be mentally ill.  I'm not saying that to sound flip, she really seems to have an issue of some kind.  If it were my mother, or mother in law, there's no way that woman would be allowed around my children until she'd had a psychiatric evaluation.  I cannot remember feeling so angry at a guest as I did today.

No wonder they moved away from her.

I think that Gerri needs help!  She is a munipulative, controlling, unhappy woman that seems to love to cause grief in everyone else's life!  She can't handle that her daughter is HAPPY and loves her husband.  I think that Gerri is NOT happy for her daughter as she can no longer control what she does, thinks, or says.  Gerri needs to stay away unless she is invited!!!!!!!!

I would think that forcing a child to eat until she gags is child abuse. A child will eat when they are hungry and will not overeat unless they are forced. He may not be sexually abusing her, but it sounds like she is being abused in different ways. It is too bad they moved away because at least the grandma could keep an eye on her granddaughter to see how things are going. Why did they move away anyway? For a job or just to move?

I am a grandmother and I can see he is a very controlling person and I would be interested in the future of this child.

It sounds like she is being punished for nothing, like not eating when she is not hungry and what about being wrapped up in a blanket so tight she could not move.

I pray for this little girl and I hope Dr. Phil is sure about the outcome of this story.

Please, Dr. Phil, keep an update on this one. There is a fine line between discipline and abuse.  Thank you.

this medeling mother in law really needs to examine her ownself for flaws to correct, which i believe she will not do, she lost her daughter, hates her son in law and will do the extreame to, in her mind correct the situation, which has included exposing her son in law on national television as a pedophile/child mollester.  and she exhibited zero remorse  when you asked her why she didn't appoligize for all she had put him and his family through.  way to go Dr Phil!!!!!!  enjoy watching your show, don't see enough of Robin though  lol