New to this community seeking advice 2

[MichelleLT]

Glad you guys talked again. That's definitely progress. Also good for you on setting a boundary about having respectful communication. Sounds like you found your balance again.

Glad you are having fun with the boys! Definitely focus on that.

As for moving too fast, just stay focused on the little things. You will see progress if you set small goals. Don't get too impatient. I know this has been dragging on and you really want things to change, but you have actually come a long way and things have been moving in a positive direction. No matter what happens with you and your W, you need to have a good co-parenting R.

As for C, she may benefit from it. She may also just need some time. She may also just need to get through these immediate changes without seeing the you she fears.

But what do you gain by bringing it up? Will she listen, or get defensive? If she'll listen, when and how would be the best way to bring it up? If not, a more subtle approach, maybe mentioning how much C has helped you, might prod her in that direction. And of course, if you get to a point where you are talking about reconciling, then you can make MC a condition. Just my 2 cents, you know her better than me obviously, so you know best how she'd react.