You raise a good point, Chaotic. I think when people are hurting and wounded they can lash out. I guess it is a coping or defense mechanism of sorts. As we all know probably all too well, growth and change can be a painful and difficult process. I know when my therapist pushes too far or too fast I can get defensive, angry or upset with her.

I think it was Fritz Perls who said something like, "Some patients will come in begging for help, and fight the help every step of the way."