Oneeyeopen - when I used to hear about situations like yours, I would think. Oh that is awful... that terrible addict, that poor woman. Why does God allow this to happen to nice people like her.
Then I got into program and I can see that the "poor woman" has had her eyes opened WIDE by this, and the "terrible" addict may finally learn a lesson he desperately needs and there may even be something in this for the older woman and the young child.
When I finangle a situation, ONE person is helped, when HP creates/allows a situation... a whole LOT of people get what they need.
I am sorry this had to happen to you, but I am glad for the enlightenment that resulted.
(((hugs)))