I'm confident I needn't state my response to his letter.

I was so obedient I returned for six weeks of punishment as I tried to leave. (He insisted my desire to terminate meant I was on the verge of an important breakthrough. No meant yes; it's all transference, projection and "material.")

As autocratic/paternalistic as his communications were --particularly seen his response to my grievance--it helped me understand his mixed messages.

Your FFS response already is far more astute mine to my situation.