New here. Here is my story.

[Coconut]

i think responding something like "i understand that you are willing to try MC to see if that will help us, I think it may be best if we each start with IC first so that we both can identify what we want first" may be a good response, but I'm not a vet. I just don't think her text really shows a commitment to try, and going to MC may make things worse right now.

As for what you should do, I would recommend IC, GAL, detach and validate, and cut out the lingering, get your son, be cordial and leave. How do you detach, it's the toughest thing to do, I'm not there, but read the detaching link cadet gave you on page 1.