You are doing a great job. Your enemy will be discouragement and the temptation to slack off and gradually fall back into old behaviors. Therefore, be watchful.
I hope you continue coming to the board. Piecing can be challenging at times, so you will need support.
It will be exciting to see the changes and the new relationship develop in your M and family.
((hugs))
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!