I definately think you need "clarification" at your next appt. Make it your 1st order of business so he understands you are confused and concerned. When I read back youre quote from him, it is hard to know whether he meant in the long run it would not help you or if he meant starting right now.
Difficult to believe somebody with 20yrs. wouldn't know how painful and potentially dangerous it could be to tell somebody "no call-backs". When he mentioned the call backs, did you say anything? Or were you too stunned & upset?
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