"Therapy is working when it's hard"
Is one thing my T tells me. If you held it together and didn't show your emotions it would have been okay but by being emotional you were vulnerable and let the other group members in. That is the power of group therapy.
I'm in group therapy and I have gotten so much out of it. You would have to drag me kicking and screaming to get me to quit group. It's hard and frustrating and difficult and wonderful and deep and amazing!