Comments on: Homecoming

By: Samantha

Samantha — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 02:54:21 +0000

Great post! Really good insight. Friends can always be there in difficult times and make life more meaningful. Thanks for your post. I recently stumbled upon this blog like I stumbled upon yours. I think they offer some good points and laughter about the topic: http://burisonthecouch.wordpress.com/2010/01/21/a-friend-indeed/

Thanks for the post! I’d like to see more like it.

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:28:17 +0000

i loved this show it was well overdue!!!! and i love that u have the dr.phil family back i have been wondering about how they have been doing as i was a teen mom too and could totaly relate to their situation

By: Alicia Pacilio

Alicia Pacilio — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:53:16 +0000

Dear Dr. Phil:
I love your show, and value your opinion. I was wondering if I may suggest a show on Teens and Drugs and what it does to the families and siblings.
This is a subject near and dear to me because my son Joseph is in jail now serving 3 months for having Pot on him while he was on the train. He was given the choice to take re-hab but of course refused it and took the jail sentence instead. This has been going on with my son for almost four years now. He can’t keep a job, he never wants to discuss his emotions, he’s been kicked out of therapy, (no one wants to treat him with his attitude) Day Top asked him to leave as well. Day Top is a rehabilitation facility which he went to for approx. six months until they kicked him out for a bad attitude. He will be 20 yrs. old this year and I am so scared for him…He’s become my OTHER son now not the boy we knew. He has run away, and even slept in a shed because he dosent want to live where there are rules! I have tried everything I possibly can to get him help but to no avail.. I see in his eyes that he is lost my heart breaks and I cry myself to sleep because I am afraid that he won’t see his 21 st. birthday..I tried to be a good mother I really did, I can’t help but feel guilt everyday because I believe some how I let him down and failed him, and thats why he self medicates. He didnt grow up in an abusive home, although his Dad and I divorced when he was 9 we had a very civil divorce and share custody with my boys, we went to every baseball game, football game, karate practice, you name it we were there for him, including his Step Dad. I wish I could understand why? He has stolen from us, broke the walls in the house(when he couldnt get his way) and even call me a “cunt” in his rage. I am at a loss everyday and now that he is in jail I worry someone will hurt him! I don’t know what to do Dr. Phil! I need your help. I thought loving your children was enough, But I was wrong. I need you to help me help my son Joseph. Thank You for listening, Alicia

By: Tamela Handie

Tamela Handie — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:22:38 +0000

Hi Dr. Phil. My name is Tamela Handie from Kansas City, Missouri. I’m one of the original 42 people that you worked with 8 years ago on the Oprah Winfrey Show-Get Real Challenge. That experience totally changed my life and I am forever grateful to you for helping me to get real and acknowledge what I needed to change in my life. I watch your show all the time and I was thrilled to see your return to the Oprah Show with the Get Real Retreat. The individuals that you worked with are definitely blessed and I hope they take heed to what you taught them. The last time I saw you was in 2004, when I came to a taping of your show. I ran into one of my fellow Get Real Challengers when I arrived, who was one of your staff members, and they treated me and my guests really well and gave us priority seating and I even got a Dr. Phil mug, which I still use and treasure. I often share the photos that I took with you and members of your family. I can’t thank you enough for the gift of insight that you have. I got divorced after the Get Real Challenge and remarried last year to my high school sweetheart. Dr. Phil, the world is a much calmer and enjoyable place because of the work that you do. From the bottom of my heart, I truly thank you!

Literally!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 21:27:25 +0000

It was a good show. You shouldn’t wait 7 years to do that again. How about everyother year? What I found interesting were the behind the scenes thoughts. For example Oprah chose not to interview Nadia Suleman because she thought it was better for you to do that interview. I just love those little tidbits of info.

By: Michelle Adams

Michelle Adams — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 02:54:30 +0000

I like the quick glance that the camera caught of Dr. Phil. It showed his genuine concern and compassion.

By: Felicia Watts

Felicia Watts — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:05:33 +0000

I am so glad you took the time to document your reunion with Oprah. Reading it was very touching and it is amazing, I have never met Oprah in person, but feel so connected to her as well. She has an amazing gift and has done amazing work. I must say that some of her best work was introducing the world to Dr. Phil. You both have been great resources for our family and I love you both!!! Keep doing what you both do so well.

Cheering you both on in McDonough, Georgia!!!!!

By: Tammy

Tammy — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:16:05 +0000

I am interested in watching the “Dr. Phil” reunion show that was on the Oprah Show last week … Dr.Phil spoke with a woman whose father was a serial killer … its there a way I can watch the episode online on my computer?

By: Joy

Joy — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:02:50 +0000

Dear Dr. Phil,
Could tell me when or if the show you did with Oprah has already aired. I have been in the hospital and just came home last evening. I really wanted to see this show. I found this notice in my E-mails this morning while trying to catch up on everything I missed. The hospital I was in was not equipped with wireless internet service so I couldn’t take my laptop with me. It also had only a few channels, so I wouldn’t of known when the show aired. Is there anyway I can view this show on-line now that I am home?
Keep up the good work!

By: Patty Gaynor

Patty Gaynor — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:29:24 +0000

I am an older woman with Leukemia. CLL to be exact. I understand this is the lesser of all cancers that I should be worried about. I would like to here more about the research that is going on for this nasty stuff. Although, I am doing relatively well,the kickbacks from this junk are terrible. I have developed many illnesses and infections.
Over-all, my first oncologist, gave me a 5-year life span. I have lived 13 yrs past that. I was diagnosed on Dec.3,1996 @2:30 PM CST time. Don’t ever let people tell ya that a Bone Marrow Aspiration does not hurt, even after having been numbed, it was not totally numb. Believe when I say, I let him know how bad it still hurt. To anyone who has cancer and the doctor gives you an allotted period of time, DO NOT BELIEVE THEM. It is all about attitude. If you go in with a negative attitude you will most likely only live that length of time . On the other hand , a postive attitude goes a very long way when you talk about your health.
The first few weeks are damaging to anyone. “Cancer is much like a tornado, it comes in and attacks some of us, it then destroys a certain part of your body. The answer is Fight for your Life”, learn All you can learn about the specific kind of cancer you have. Believe me, it helps. Get into a support group. Support groups are not always depressing, they are upbeat and fun actually.
Now that I have comlpeted what I needed to say, I will let ya go.
I do love the show.