Although I am nine months pregnant, although I have had plenty of time to dream, I have not really considered the specifics of this child. I have thought of this daughter only in terms of what she will be able to do for the daughter I already have.
I love redemption arcs for victims of abuse. I think they serve as a wonderful message. A beacon of hope. But not every abuse victim has to be redeemed. Especially in a show that has other victims of abuse who break the cycle, it's fine to have a character who doesn't. It's sad but it also serves as a message to kids.