I had a therapist who was a chatter box about the therapist's own life and I gobbled it up because I didn't know any better.

It only caused me hurt later on when that therapist had to stop practicing because the therapist's life was a mess. At that point, knowing so many bits and pieces became harmful.

The therapist's over-disclosure led me down the wrong path and I didn't understand what therapy was all about. I thought it was supposed to be give and take.