Is there anyway you can get power of attorney and send him away to an old peoples' home? Just kidding. But I think you have summed it up: I am constantly looking at boringness, mean faces, negativity, can't do anything right, - the environment has sucked the self-confidence out of you. The fact that you can post here shows you have awareness and with awareness can come action, but you need help. I wonder what is available in your region?