>>27161900An update to this, so after he ran off to the cupboard to hide and cry, I've had to try to explain to him "I only need help where I ask, and how proud he should be for his services without asking for anything in return, and people will like you for that."
He's still upset and broken inside, a lot of his life to this point was helping me. Telling him I'm capable of these things and that he should relax more has messed him up.
He didn't want to leave the cupboard at first, but I had to lead him, so I pulled him out and have a big hug to him. It eases him a bit, but here's not having a comfortable sleep. He's walking me up constantly, before being told everything is OK, repeat.
I'll see what happens in the morning. Night from the both of us.
