Last night I noticed that W and I had a discussion, during which she looked me straight in the eyes. This is a definite improvement from the old days where she would avoid eye contact (out of guilt), wouldn't talk to me unless she needed something...you guys know the drill. It was such a rush to notice that.

My challenge right now is to have the nerve to move things in a better direction, I am always afraid of spooking her. But then again I get to a point where I just have to do it, so I just go for it.