Ep 90. My Newlywed Husband Lost Our Business, Gambled Away $300k, and Is About to Lose His Family
- February 26, 2016
In season 13 episode 90 of the Dr. Phil Show, titled "My Newlywed Husband Lost Our Business, Gambled Away $300k, and Is About to Lose His Family," a woman named Ashley is at her breaking point with her new husband, David, who has put their marriage and family in jeopardy with his reckless actions.
Ashley explains that they were newlyweds and business partners when David began neglecting their business and spending long hours away from home. She eventually found out that David had gambled away over $300,000 of their business funds on sports betting. This caused their business to fail and left Ashley with a mountain of debt.
Despite the financial devastation, Ashley tried to salvage their relationship and stood by David's side as he promised to get help for his gambling addiction. However, David's promises fell through, causing their home to go into foreclosure and putting their family's future in jeopardy.
Feeling helpless and betrayed, Ashley turns to Dr. Phil for guidance on how to cope with her husband's addiction and their current situation. Dr. Phil provides Ashley with resources and advice on how she can protect herself and her family from further harm.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Phil challenges David to take responsibility for his actions and seek professional help. He breaks down the severity of David's addiction and its impact on his family, urging him to take the necessary steps to rebuild their trust and mend their broken marriage.
The episode offers a raw and emotional look at how addiction can tear apart not only individual lives, but entire families. It also sheds light on the importance of seeking professional help and support when dealing with addiction and its aftermath.
Overall, "My Newlywed Husband Lost Our Business, Gambled Away $300k, and Is About to Lose His Family" is a thought-provoking and heart-wrenching episode that highlights the devastating effects of addiction and the importance of seeking help and support in times of crisis.
