hi bolt it feels like it's been a long time since we have communicated
did you ever consider this? that she is not too interested in talking about your career, because that's how you ended up in this sitch? maybe because it's a sore point with her she would rather ignore it for now maybe she is also trying not to dredge up any unpleasantness and to talk about your work would be painful to her
it's just a thought
you have so many positives and have worked so hard to be where you are
don't let this throw you
i do understand that you are also a person with feelings that need to be validated and you need to be able to discuss with your w and you will get there, i know it it will just be slow going