Dear KodenameKnd:

Yes, it  is very common for a beaten abused child (throughout life) to feel sorry for the abuser. The parent when beating the child lacks empathy  for the child. The child responds by filling in that lack of empathy  with his own. Meaning, when  your parent beat you up and called you worthless and such time and time again, his empathy for you was low. In response, your empathy for him was high, making  up for the difference.

Regarding your father giving you money, I think it will be right for him to pay for quality psychotherapy for you, so that you can heal from what  he has  done  to you.

anita