Good to see you post an update. The progress is pitifully slow isn’t it?
You have certainly come a long way, and you have received some awful punches along the way, you have become much stronger.
Quote: …supporting her with words. I had not desire to be hurt again. I am getting an I don't care attitude, and it bothers me somewhat that I might be messing this whole thing up.
In just those few sentences, you have demonstrated the principles of DBíng. Tough Love, PMA and Detachment. You wont be messing it up. With this distancing, you may even see some pursuing
The feelings you are experiencing, are very normal. I certainly felt the same, unfortunately I got sucked back, now that the ice maiden has shown bit of a thaw.