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My mom and I are in a strained and formal relationship.
Give her time. It took you a while to accept who you are, it will take her a while to put herself around something she did not in the least expect. In the meantime, make sure she knows you love her as much as ever and ask her if she loves you any less, and I believe she will not disappoint you. Imagine and put yourself into her struggles, it's not easy to get all your hopes dashed, especially about a child. You can assure her that your health is not in jeopardy, because you are dutiful toward it, that what people think cannot possibly affect your life since it surely did not affect hers.
Stay honest with her and by no means allow her to live your life for you. Your road is hard, but so is the road of everyone on this planet. You are not alone. God bless, peace!