I Still Think It's Too Late (pt 2)

[Painter]

I would probably text back: "Okay. Care to share why?" It's crucial to listen and not talk right now. My replies would be limited to 'okay' and 'I see' and 'thanks for sharing' until you have time to yourself to digest any info you get.

In my mind, it could be anything from not feeling like she has her ducks in a row legally yet, realizing what it would mean financially, having her parents put pressure on her, OM dumping her, or numerous other reason - including having had a change of heart.

However, I would think that if she had changed her mind, there would have been some kind of communication between the two of you that showed you she regretted the decision and wanted to reconcile.

I understand this must be very, very tense... but really, you are exactly where you were, there's just more time and less legal stress, which is good regardless what's in your future. It means you can focus more on yourself and your mother's wellbeing right now.