I've been wondering how you are doing. I meditate when I have time and do find that it helps calm me, at least for a few hours.
Touch is such an important human need. I would go with your gut instinct on this for about 2 weeks and take it cautiously. You may want to add a sincere compliment at the same time. If it seems to help, keep doing it. If it seems to push her further away, stop. Good old DB principle.
Please don't give up!!
Bob
Me:55 yrs/W:51 yrs (has MS) M:14 yrs T:15 yrs No children together--3 each from previous marriages Wife Moved Out: 10/19/14 Wife Filed for Divorce: 10/20/14 Divorce Final: 10/21/15