What real life issues are reflected in the text.

The main real life issue Phil Robertson talks about is not having enough money. He talks about this alot because he grew up not having alot. One thing Phil says about this problem is that even though they had no money they still loved each other and loved life. Another real life problem Phil talks about is the abuse of alcohol. Phil talks about this because in his earlier years he once had a problem with alcohol. Phil and Kay both say that when he was drunk he acted mean and out of controll. Kay said that one time while he was drunk Phil told Kay to take the kids and leave. Kay explains the constant struggle of while Phil was drunk. Some of those were not going to work, getting in fights, being mean and much much more.