I mean, sure, he had motivations. Doesn't mean it's not abuse...

[He trails off. He, logically, understands the motivations for why his father did what he did. He could tell Justine that too and maybe help her put things in perspective. But even thinking about him again puts a clamp around Rich's heart that leaves Rich unable to speak. He's just not ready yet.]

No matter the good times, you deserve more than the horrible things that happened. That's... why it's better to leave them behind.