And Faber says all the backstabbing inside the UDP is part of the reason he needs therapy. Yes, he sought anger management therapy because of the domestic abuse charges against him - but he says a little therapy goes a long way - and not just to rehabilitate his battered image:
Jules Vasquez
"But how much of it is just trying to repackage yourself because you are now at a crisis crossroad in your personal and professional life."
Hon. Patrick Faber
"That's a fair question and an expected question coming from you but I'm telling you I can only tell you with my mouth and what is left to be seen is whether the actions that are expected or not expected will follow. It is something that I am doing for my own benefit outside of what could deemed to save my professional career so to speak, I'm doing it for my own wellness for my own mental wellness and also for my family."
Jules Vasquez
"Have you apologized to the people you have hurt?"
Hon. Patrick Faber
"If I drop down one of these days my family will be left without their main bread winner and to answer that question, have I apologized? I have started, absolutely."
Jules Vasquez
"Have you been a victim of domestic violence?"
Hon. Patrick Faber
"You try to ask me that already and I refrain from answering merely because I do not wish to drag others into my own spotlight."
Jules Vasquez
"But it's an important statement."
Hon. Patrick Faber
"Maybe I'll get there one day but I'm not quite there just yet."
