I once went to a therapist who wanted me to bring my dad in for a session. I said no because I didn't want a relationship with my dad. She asked why, so I told her he ruined any chances of that early on. She asked what he did, and I said he beat my siblings, my mom, and I when we were growing up.

Her response? "Well, why didn't you leave?"

That's a stupid response to give anyone, let alone someone who was a child at the time of the abuse.