Hey Joss. Never apologize for venting. This is your safe place to do that. We all understand.
And to answer your question, no, he doesn't see how insulting his statement was.
In crisis, it is all about them..much like a teenager. In his mind, it is all your fault and you are the cause of his unhappiness. You see, if it's not you, then, it's him and they cant handle the idea of that.
It is not until or unless he looks inside that he realizes that's where the problem lies. That's hard work so it is easier to blame you.
May I ask how you handled his spew? It is best to validate when you can and leave the rest alone. The more you respond, the angrier he will get.
