Barbara Kean becoming Batwoman theory

Is a theory I've expressed before.  Some people who I've told this to elsewhere, have said they find it bothersome because they think Barbara current self-destructive state is simply unfitting.  I'm thinking these Kate Kane fans have forgotten her back-story.

From the DC Wiki page for the Pre-Flashpoint Kate Kane page.

Jacob Kane eventually married weapons heiress Catherine Hamilton. This new wealth established Kate as a socialite in Gotham City's upper crust. She became notorious for her partying and drinking.

One night after a party, she was pulled over by officer Renee Montoya. Instead of being fined for drink driving, the two entered in a relationship. They broke up when Renee told her she had no direction in her life, no education, and no apparent goal. 

 The details are different but in fact Kate seems to have come from a very similar place.

P.S. THIS IS MY 100TH POST ON THIS BLOG!!!!!!!!!