Hope4us struggle, part 4

[Hope4us]

Thanks Kat. It does seem that way. I'm not getting too excited though because I've thought this before, and been burned. My oldest is away at school, so the only way he would "see" any changes is through phone calls or TM's. I haven't been talking to DS16 much about it because I don't want to burden him with stuff he shouldn't have to deal with. But on our way home from the cookout/grad party on Monday he wanted to talk so I let him. He had the same concerns as me that OM was coming to visit and that's why WW didn't want to go along, so I think he was surprised in a good way when we got home and it was obvious she hadn't gone anywhere. And yes, she's been polite to me in front of him. Of course, he's a teen so he spends a lot of time in his bedroom, but he's seen her being ok with me lately.

Last night after I posted WW came into the family room and just stood at the end of the couch for a minute or so. It was like she wanted to say something, but couldn't bring herself to. Then she sat down and alternated staring out onto the deck and staring down at the ground with her hand up by her face. Again, it was like she wanted to say something, but couldn't bring herself to. About 20 minutes later it was time for the NBA playoffs, so I went up to bed to watch and left her alone.

This morning she came downstairs and was pretty talkative. Again, seems like we're making some progress, but I'm not getting my hopes up too high. One good thing about not getting my hopes up is that I won't push which is the last thing she needs right now.

Loving detachment. Patience, Patience, Patience.