She was eager to tell me about her dance lesson yesterday. He has identified areas for her to work on and to stretch her skills as a dancer. She thinks highly of him as a person and a dance instructor. I'm thrilled that they're working together.
Hi CL - There are so many positives in just a couple of days. Firstly, you seem much calmer, and able to see the situation more objectively. Yes, she does have issues to work through. Secondly, she feels comfortable sharing her ups and downs. Nice baby step.
Sounds like your decision to skip the niece related outing is a sensible one. Combined with actually attending the party, they seem like a couple of significant 180s. Important to leave her space to digest and reflect on your changes.