MTN - these twisted people know exactly which buttons to press! It is one of their few life skills, sad to say. Hey, I would rather be a dork!!
You are well out of this one. Interesting that he shoos the messenger giving the bad news, [dumping the counsellors] but not surprising.
You have broken the cycle of abuse with your kids, and be grateful for that. Congratulations on the convo with the RAT. you are a lady I am proud to know.