OZ Love that you are GALing hardcore and that your family sees positive growth in you.
Keep it up!
I've heard that WAS tend to soften after the D slightly.. as if some pressure has been relieved.
I don't know if this is the case for your w.
But if you can handle the welcome change and no place any expectations around her being warmer and not small talk, then let continue to let yourself be exposed to the positivity.
Keep on keeping on.
M(f): 40 D'ed: 8/12
Show empathy when there's pain. Show grace when warranted. Kindness in the midst of anger. Faith in the face of fear.
