Hi Carnard.  I was born and raised n atlanta. Altho i had two parents they were both alcoholics. I can understand ur frustration with a person that buys alcohol rather than spending it on the kids. Its just a fact of life when addiction is involved. I hope that u have been able to get past ur feelings abt the situation. What is common is children of addicts r more likely to b addicts as youth and adults. I remember my brother and i agreeing that neither one of us was going to b like mom and dad. Ive been n recovery for 30yrs. My brother still struggles. He is 69 and im 64. My dad died a sober person. My mom did not. If its possible if i come to the center will u let me hug u? I know a little girl that comes there and i have some gifts for her. Mayb u might b there when i come to c her.