It sounds like you are having more interactions with her, and they're friendly and positive, which is awesome. And, you totally listened to her without commenting about the car repair and reassured her of your support. You're really doing an amazing job of dbing, whether it feels like that to you or not.
I hear your conflict and anger, but you're managing it. I think the punching bag is a great idea. Maybe I should get one too...
Are they good dreams (making you miss her) or bad dreams (making you angry at her) that you're having? Dreams are hard, they're so real, they're hard to let go of when you wake up.
It is in the shelter of each other that people live.--Irish proverb
