Originally Posted by Astolfo

One other thought - much of what he says seems to me classic, unconscious projection (accusing you of his own misdeeds): HE is the one who is "unstable", HE is the one who "needs serious and long-term help," HE is "abusing" his daughter, etc. Could that perspective possibly take some of the sting out of this attack? The idea that his unconscious is trying to process his own darkness but can only do it in this twisted way...