stuff exists because of you? thats a surprise, is someone going to tell him who was pulling strings back in the time or you better let him believe his own lies, pretending that he actually managed to do something so he can sleep well ^_^
maybe i am naive but i really think people dont resent you to the point you try to be hated, they feel pity towards you, because the moment they would start hating you for what you say/do, they wouldnt be much above your level :p