"So that's where we are right now. Talking and seeing each other again, beginning to forgive each other (although she obviously has more to forgive than I do),"

I don't agree, Bow. Anyone that lays hands on anyone else has much more to be sorry for - and it's for you to do the forgiving.

If you can forgive someone that physically abused you, more power to you.

People go to prison for domestic violence.

But you'll keep prostrating yourself in order to gain your material goods back.

You are setting such a horrible example for others that have been through domestic violence.

Best of luck to you. Take care.