SH, You are doing well in keeping the communication channels open. Your h feels comfortable and safe in talking to you. That's great. Keep up the friendly talks for they are keeping the light burning in the window.
His time w/sons is very good. I'm glad to see he's bonding more w/them. The additional funds is a nice step in the right direction. Have you thanked him for the additional funds? You may want to try to stroke his ego a bit and tell him that you appreciate the additional funds. They do like to be recognized when they do something good.
Your h is making all of the right moves right now. Just remember, actions speak louder than words. He'll continue to double talk himself for a while, but his actions are saying he's waking up just a little bit. BTW, leave the ogre outside your focus. She's not worth it.
SH, you really are doing well.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.