Thanks for being willing to look at redemption in an up close and personal way.  You are so right. At a great distance, redemption is a wonderful thing. When it is possible for those who hurt us (and it is), the journey through grief,  forgiveness, acceptance, and the frightening awareness that we risk more pain when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable requires a great deal of courage and tenacity.  I look forward to seeing how you journey through this redeeming moment.