Fear is such a powerful thing. Especially fear of the unknown.
Fear of the 'state' telling you what to do. Making you take some classes. Keeps you living in the fear of your ex. The known fear is more comfortable than the unknown fear.
He will keep using whatever power he has as long as he has it. As long as you fear the threat of the government, you will accept his power over you. He knows that, consciously or subconsciously, and will continue to use it against you. You can succumb to the power of the government, making you take some classes for a short period of time, or you can continue to be controlled by your ex, who knows how much you fear the government thing. He will use it to his advantage. He will manipulate you and threaten you as long as he has the power to do so. It's entirely up to you.
L