@1 - Anonymous is a human being. Human beings learn by making mistakes, yourself (and myself) included.

Sounds like some legal fees can be safely forecast.

Protip: don't leave your children with Boomers

@5 "Johnny Fromdeblochead. Are you ill?

You paid this person for seven years. Apparently, you were pretty pleased with the results until you found out how the results were being achieved. Mental abuse can be part of building up someone's confidence. Look at most military basic training programs. What you said sounds off, but your long-term commitment speaks to success. I'd be careful. I would speak with other such coaches to see if you are correct. Otherwise, you could be the one being sued if you trash the persons reputation and it turns out to be an accepted approach.

8: Which particular words in the sentence "This letter is just the beginning" do you need explained to you?