text: Think about how far you have come, all the good things in life now, how you can walk into a peaceful home and not feel that tension.\nHow hard was it to leave?\nTo start over?\nTo rebuild your life.....\nis it worth risking that all over again if your marriage doesn't work?  If the answer is yes, then go back.\nNo one here knows if it will work however, a man that belittles his wife rarely rarely changes. He should have defended you when your brother picked on you. He should always be your hero!