Okay, you've both got me crying now. That was very touching. But the proof is in the pudding, so that means you've got to show her what she needs to see...put your CD on hold for a little while and spend some time showing your family what they mean to you. You will always be CD, it's who you are, but they will likely be more amenable to your needs when you are attentive to theirs. I am so happy to see Daybreak on here, welcome to the forum! Please get your ten posts in and apply to the FAB section where you can meet some of us GG, it feels more safe and private in there somehow. I am hoping and praying for the two of you to make it! It sounds like you do love and care about each other and that's a huge part of it. Communication is often challenging between the species but it does sound like you are both on the same page...