Great to hear. The main point is that, like yourself, his W was very abusive but she would actually be physically so.
He also didn't think he was worthy enough or had enough love or wasn't sure if he even wanted to be with her. Get strength from the fact that you can do this.
M-43 W-40 2D - 9 and 5
Emotion, yet peace. Ignorance, yet knowledge. Passion, yet serenity. Chaos, yet harmony. Death, yet a new life.