I most certainly will not derail this thread for you It definitely seems that there was/is something deeper going on w termination. I find it very strange he brought the topic up over and over. I, too, would feel like that is a form of torture. I feel really bad this happened to you, and agree it is wrong, but maybe eventually it will be seen as a positive thing to be away from this T?

I am glad he helped you, and nothing should be taken away from that, but there are some alarming red flags.