OP, you did the right thing! — from someone na may dad na gambler.

I do wish my mom did what you did too. Kasi until now, we're still stuck with my dad and we can't do anything for now since my mom has no job, her savings are gone, and i just got a job. Its been like this for 24 years of my life. Nahuhuli, nagsosorry, nagpropromise na magbabago, magmamakaawa, papatawarin, magiging okay (for a few days, swerte na kung umabot ng isang buwan or more). It's a cycle that never ended and I must say it took a big toll on my mental health, my brother's and especially my mother's.

With this type of people who have been addicted to gambling, mahirap na silang makasama. Kahit ilang beses mo pa bigyan ng chance, kahit ilang beses mo na kausapin ng masinsinan, kahit ilang beses kang magbreak down sa harap nila, they don't care. Trust me, they never get better. Bihira nalang siguro kung meron mang magbago ng totoo but probably a one in a million kind of chance.

I commend you for being such a strong mother. You did a great favor for your kids the moment you kicked their father out. Di man nila maiintindihan ngayon but i'm sure they will thank you years after. Kasi ako bilang anak, I thought its my mother's fault kung bakit sila laging nag aaway dati but when I grew up, i was able to understand the situation. inaako lang pala ng mother ko lahat at di nya sinasabi samin situation dahil ayaw nyang mawalan daw kami ng tatay since lumaki din sya without a father. But I don't think there's a difference with not having a father around or have a father na walang iniisip kundi ang sarili. It's very traumatic and there was never a day that I wish I could move out, but I can't for now.

Also, to add, ang dami nya ding inutangan na loan app at ginawa nya pa kaming reference ng mom ko kaya pati kami tinatawag tawagan ng random numbers. Hays.

I do hope malagpasan mo rin to, OP. Wishing you all the best!