Whoa! That post is cold as ice. I suspect you are totally unfamiliar with addiction and have no empathy for an addict. Yet, you are here on PC looking for some kind of support for yourself, no? Perhaps you have no children and don't understand a mother's love? You've never over indulged in anything in your life?

You think a family with a severely injured child is going to benefit? Have you ever seen a doctor bill? A hospital bill? Insurance doesn't cover everything if they are lucky enough to have insurance. That family is going through great pain. I doubt they are going to feel rewarded in the end.

You must be very fortunate in life to have skirted hardship. To never have witnessed a loved one suffer from an addiction, from illness, from poverty.

I imagine there are plenty of people on "go fund me" and there are hundreds of worthy charities. We all get to select who we donate to, if any. It is your right not to give for whatever reason. You don't need to explain yourself to anyone. In fact, I'd say if you are close to these people, then you might want to keep negative thoughts to yourself. A family suffering through what you describe is more than paying a price for a bad decision.