Dating that's awful - what a complete tosser. I don't thing 'getting back' helps though - moving on is far more effective and demonstrates that you are by far, the better person. I do hope you can find a bed via freecycle.
Funnily enough at my parents old house we do have some old beds - not in great condition, but not entirely decrepit. Don't know where you are, but if in/near London and of interest to you, please PM me and we'll see what we can do.
Skye - just think of what you have achieved by going on the date. You may not feel ready yet, but sometimes just testing the water is fine. If nothing else, you may end up with a new friend. Not all men have to be bastards or husbands (or sometimes both combined 
), I have some very good male friends.
Xmas, I confess I am lazy and will often resort to shop-bought things but with DD being so little, I try to cook healthy things we can all eat. (Or sometimes, not so healthy). And I quite enjoy baking/cooking. Although as an 'older mum' I guess baking is something I inherited from my mum, who herself was an older mum, from a generation when running to the shops for cake was no an option!
Polly and Pickles - I think wobbles are perfectly understandable, but do remember that HOWEVER SMALL THE STEPS YOU ARE MOVING FORWARD.
Probably back later, now need to go and shower. Have just been messaging my friend in the US about her forthcoming visit. Whilst I was doing that, DD has tipped her drinking water all over the high chair. Sigh.