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I feel like I need to say something. My first instinct would be to pull her aside and say something like:

I know we've been through a lot and we've had our share of problems. But are you happy with how things are now? I'm not. I miss my wife. I miss my family. I do not like how I'm treated by my wife and son. I want things to change and improve. Is this something would want as well? What do you really want? Would you like to have a better relationship with me? I know I want a better relationship with you and I'm willing to work on it. Are you? Take some time and think about it.

If she said no then I would keep the peace, much like you are doing now. But I would start looking for an out and make a plan. I don't think you want your current situation to remain the same forever do you? Then change it. Maybe her seeing you taking the initive to bring the family closer together might spur her on to do the same. Many women, like the man to take charge, or atleast appear to take charge, women really control the world.  When they don't things get messy.