wishing, You've got his number! He definitely wanted you to feel sorry for him because his childhood was sold. Poor man. You did well in validating him.
He's asking you not to go crazy w/money? I'm sure he's not been the best person to handle funds during this time. He may very well be projecting on to you what he's doing himself. Oh, yeah, he's not happy that you aren't allowing him to have his way...you are his road block to happiness.
I'm glad you are starting to see the light. The most important thing is to take care of you and your children.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.