Need your honest opinion and help?

She needs to get away from that horrid man, first and foremost. I know that isn't anything you personally can do but I hope she does that quickly. You are in a sticky spot. Are you willing to wait for her to do that? If so, then you are doing the right thing now by staying her friend and listening and being there for her. If you don't want to wait, then you should tell her that you want the relationship to move forward and you value her and would love to start a life together. I hope she makes the right choice, which (in my opinion) would be to be with you. Good luck!