Well today I woke up and found she had texted me last night while I was at yoga. Just small talk, saying she had found a way to listen to some motivational stuff online. Definite baby step. I didn't reply.
Next: I have been waiting weeks for a chance to talk to a Senior VP of a competitor, for potential talk of a job change. Today he emailed me. Wants a breakfast meeting 2 weeks from today. So I broke my code (don't initiate contact with W) just this once. I emailed her simply "let the games begin" and pasted the VP's email below it.
Here's her response: WOO HOO!!! I'm so excited for you....Now it's my turn to say that I want all good things for you and I hope you get what you want from your meeting :-) Shoot for the moon Mink - you deserve it
She's acknowledging all the times I've cheered her on, and wishing me well, too.
Maybe not a baby step, but a positive exchange with no hint of R talk or pressure.
Any day that we don't go backwards is a positive for me. Neutral is the new forward
