Small steps over time mutatio. If shes opening up some with the talking just give her time and space, don't put any pressure on her, just show her its a safe to step out of her walls. She might not be ready for touch but that doesn't mean she never will. Even if she goes backwards and doesn't talk to you for a week, look at the overall trend. It might be hard to see, but patience is key.
I think that is one reasons GAL is so important and to get the focus off of them. It would be like watching grass grow, sitting there day after day focusing on it would be horrible. You want it to grow so much you cant take it. Even a bit of wind moves the glass blades and you suddenly get your hopes up, but then realize it had nothing to do with the grass. But, say you go and are having fun all week doing things you enjoy, GAL and living life up. You look at the grass a week later and suddenly a change, even if a tiny one, is more noticeable than if you were starting at the grass every hour of ever day during that week.
Accept what is, let go of what was, and have faith in what will be
