Erica claims that after her parents divorced, her mom, Desiree, turned into a different person. Her sister, Adrienne, adds that their mom would bring men into the house.

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“My mom jumped from one physically bad relationship to another,” Adrienne says. “Several times, I’ve had to pick my mom up bloody, and beaten, and drunk.”
 

Desiree admits she started drinking after her divorce, but insists she never brought men around her children until years later. “I have been with abusive men, and I am done with that, and Adrienne does need to realize that,” she says.

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In the video above from Monday’s episode of Dr. Phil, see Desiree’s response to her daughters’ claims about their childhood.
 
And on Monday, can Dr. Phil help this family, that admits they are dysfunctional, establish peaceful relationships? Check here to see where you can watch.  

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