Messages By: rstephens1955

I don't believe any of the four have the childrens best interest at heart.  What went on raised many questions with me, and having been a single parent, and still paying child support for my daughter who still lives with her Mom, I feel I am looking at it from an informed perspective.  How on earth is the father affording to live that lifestyle, and why did the courts recently allow the back child support to be forgotten?  And why is the mother on welfare?  One time, her fiance mentioned 'supporting' three children that were not his.  I know several single parents, moms and dads, who have made the best of their situation and really became stronger for it,,and set great examples for everyone.  I really feel there is more going on there with the Mothers fiance than came out on the show.  Is he adding fuel to the fire?  Is he the jealous one, or insecure?  I'm sure the Mother is frustrated, as anyone would be, but she really needs to sit back and watch herself on this show, no one else, not even Dr. Phil could get a word in.  So how can she expect others to listen to her, when she doesn't listen very well herself.  Both parents need to continue with the help that Dr. Phil offered, and heed his advice that the children come first!!

Wow, 'the least deserving recipient'?  Personally, I thought this young lady set a good example for many people.  I do not believe the tatoos in themselves should be examined as the cause of the issues she has overcome, but symbols, perhaps, of the lifestyle she was living. She owned up to, and has overcame many negative issues, and I admire her for that.  And as far as 'you don't solve self esteem problems with tattoo removal",  I feel you are way off base.  Self esteem is a personal issure, and if removing those tattoos helps her improve her self esteem, so be it.  Is this any different than as overweight person removing weight to help themselves?

This show really hit home to us. We are very near the ages of the first couple on this show, and have been trying to conceive for over three years now.  I definitely understand the husbands points of view about age, his retirement, being able to do things with the child, etc.  My eyes and heart were really opened though, by Dr. Phil's and Robin's comments about their son Jordan.  I have never been able to put into words exactly how I felt about another child, but Dr. Phil's 'scale' of 1-10 helped me understand better how I felt, and also helped my wife understand.  I'm not pretending to understand all the feelings my wife is going through, but I do accept them, and want her to be happy. 

 

I do wonder, though, why adoption was not brought up as an alternative? Perhaps this could be addressed on another show, as a related but separate issue.

Am I the only person that thinks this dentist needs to review his hippocratic oath?  My first impression upon viewing the video, and throughout the show, was that the doctor was the aggressor, and the brother and sister were defending themselves.  Yes, it is clear that the lady pushed the doctor, but he was clearly approaching her in a threatening manner.  I don't believe he ever truly owned up to his responsibility in the episode, and his legal counsel was no help whatsoever.

 

And as a sidenote,  Dr. Phil I must disagree with you about something you have said many times on your show.  I believe their are times when a man is justified defending himself from a woman.  Would you give the same advice to Ilene Vuornos victims?   Although I heartily agree with you when you say 'walk away', there are times when that isn't feasible. 

 

Keep up the good work, and congratulations on your 1000th episode, my wife and I look forward to seeing it and many more.

 

Who are you to say that 'Men will ALWAYS lie"? And then praise this guy because of his faith..... Of course he has 'faith', he can hide behind it and let his daughter and grandson suffer.  I do not know whether this man is lieing or not, I can and do say I do not believe him, regardless of the results of the lie detector test. These episodes raised so many questions.  I watched the mother in total shock and disbelief, and the brother seemed to be in total denial.  I wonder what his future holds, and his childrens also.  Am I the only one who noticed the look of relief and perhaps vindication on Sherie's face when the results of the test were told?  Up to that point, I too felt that perhaps she wasn't being entirely truthful.  My heart and prayers go out to this entire family. 

I am looking forward to the show about Morgellon's.  My brother in law claims to have this disease? syndrome?  My wifes brother started having problems about a year and a half ago when he started seeing a lady that claimed to have 'bugs'.  His daughter called 911, because he claimed to have 'worms' in his ears, was seeing all manner of vermin in his room and on his clothes, and claimed his living area was infested with mice, strange looking bugs and other kinds of vermin.  Since then he has seen several doctors, including dermatologists, and none have found a problem.  His uncle, who he lives with, has had the house checked several times, and exterminators have been called in who found no evidence of any infestations.  After going through times of claiming to have this of that disease, or different kinds of bug infestations, he and his lady friend discovered Morgellons, and have since decided to not see each other since she felt they were 're-infecting' each other. This has seriously affected my brother in laws relationship with his family.  He will let no one ride in his car, he will not hug family members, at family gatherings he does not get to near anyone, he has lost 30 pounds (he is 5'6"), now weighing about 135-140. He is a very stand up guy, no indication of drug use, hard worker, does not drink, and is a very loving and caring dad to his children.  This has changed his life, and everyones relationships with him.  I sure hope Dr. Phil can point us in the right direction to help him.