Yes, the abusive father caused more emotional scarring than I'm comfortable to admit too, it's also why I have a passion for animals. A book my mom once read said the reason I bond so strongly with animals and try to save them all is because I felt worthless as a child and I bond with animals because they don't judge or reject me.
I struggle with depression,anxiety,nightterrors,severe emotional issues, introversion and just for fun an eating disorder all stemming from my "Father" I also have trust/relationship issues. In short order I'm a mess and the only thing that used to keep me going was my dog and for no reason what so ever God saw it fit to take even that from me. So now I get to struggle with my religion as well.