Thanks for your response.

No there has never been any meeting nor any communication since I sent that e-mail. I am seeing my IC again today to see if he has any further suggestions to break the "Mexican stand-off".

I should probably not make any further attempts to contact her, her family or friends (not that I have been).

And yes you can assume that was a hopeful thought. Her biological father has managed to re-establish communication with her and has been told that she will be moving into her own flat within close proximity of the MiL and STiL, so she will still be fiercely under their control.

My GAL activities include;
diet / fitness regime (my body has never been this great)
gym and other sports activities (charity runs, obstacle runs)
socialising and making new friends
trips & travel
performances (music)

I make sure every pic I post on social media I smile and appear happy


Truthbuster.

Married 4.5, Together 6
M: 36, W: 33, no kids
Separation date: 7/8/2017
Bomb dropped: 8/18/2017
Last communication: 1/8/2018 - now nothing
OM confirmed - now ended (?)