I stayed longer than I should because my therapists' arrogance led me to think they held wisdom and answers for me. They shamed and insulted me into staying when I wanted to leave. I finally made the break, without their help. Once I did escaped their clutches, I wasn't tempted to return--not for a millisecond. I understood intellectually how empty and pretentious they were. Emotionally though, it was like breaking out of a cult and leaving my gurus. I felt truant for a long time.