Honey has made progress today. She came out twice early on and had a very little bit of food each time. She let me pet her and then retreated to her little 'safe quilt' under the bed.
I did as Wise Overg suggested and spent time in the room with her, just reading. Other times I laid on the floor for extended periods talking to her and then when she seemed to need space again I'd leave for a while.
Tonight she has come out for more extended times; although it is only a few minutes she now feels more comfortable eating although her back is to me. She also welcomes extended petting during these cautious encounters and I can tell that she is getting more comfortable being out. Yet she still needs her security quilt and even the motion of my feet on the floor to reposition myself is enough to have her scurry back.
My knees and neck hurts from it all, but I'm very pleased. I'm wishing I could have another day with her before returning to work, but I have to trust that we'll manage through that too.
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