Really upside down #2

[upside_downer]

I know what was happening. DB gave me hope. It said "make some changes, and monitor the effects."

I made some changes. Good changes. Changes she saw and made comments on. Where I slipped was looking for more than what she gave me in response.

I am a talker. I don't know HOW to keep things short, or see that short responses don't mean disinterest. I need to learn that.

Update: I praised her for accepting the invitation. She said "Thanks, it's going to be hard"

Validate!!!! Ideas other than "I understand?" I'm wearing that one out.....How about "I hear ya on that. I know you'll be fine, though, because they will be excited to see you"