Would the outcome of such a dialog been possible even a couple of months ago?
The changes that were made have now effected newer changes such as with this conversation. These new changes will have an impact on what she thought was so certain. Where she was so certain she was doing the right thing, now there is some doubt. So she will coast for a while until she reassess her beliefs and her goals, but there has been a shift in the momentum and that is progress.
Quote: Reconciliation is not a word in her vocabulary right now...
This is one of those glass half full or empty statements. True "right now", but what about in the future? This is what you are aiming for. Whether you believe in the small steps is up to you to best manage your PMA, but at the very least recognize that they are there ... that way you will also know that you are not standing still or stuck.
