‘We Do Nothing But Fight,’ Says Grieving Dad Of Relationship With The Mother Of His Deceased Child

Jaclin and Justin say they’ve been together off-and-on for the past thirteen years. The couple, who has an 8-year-old daughter and 18-month-old son, says their relationship deteriorated after the death of their infant daughter, Madalin, in 2009. They each say they blame themselves - and each other - for the co-sleeping accident that claimed their baby’s life.

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“We do nothing but fight, and it’s always a constant battle which I don’t want to be around. It’s unhealthy,” says Justin.

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Jaclin says that Justin has been emotionally unavailable to her since Madalin’s death. “I just don’t know how much more I can take,” she says.

Both Jaclin and Justin claim the other has cheated. Are they willing to participate in a “Relationship Rescue” exercise facilitated by Dr. Phil?

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