I hate the word “hope”, so I will keep doing what works and enjoy my own self in the process.
Because hope is the wrong word, use faith instead.
Comment on the behavior she is doing you like, reinforce the goodness. Followup with actions on your part.
M22,H45,W45 S21/18D12 Retain faith that you will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties and at the same time confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.
