I am not judging, if you notice I am reacting to the fact that this young mother went back to her abuser when she was told not to as stated by her. If you know what you are suppose to do to get your child back and don't then you need to grow and become the adult you have to be to keep your family together, you do what it takes and not do what you were told not to do since you think that it is ok. I know, I am a woman, had a child and had to grow up fast.  This event has nothing to do with having to be "forgiven", it is clearly asks  for one to have to step up to their responsibilities that comes with parenting.