Feeling sorry for myself...help

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Recently spilt with ex, and recently discovered the relationship was abusive-purposely keeping this vague, but abuse ramped up to physical.

Not that I'm looking to meet anyone yet. But can't help think of down the line of who is going to take me on, for want of a better phrase.
I have 1 DD 18 months, sahm, love spending time with my DD so don't really have spare time, through choice I suppose. I just can't help but think how can I expect a random man to love my DD when her own father doesn't really give a toss, obviously there would be time before introducing DD to whom ever I meet. But I just feel I've lost trust in all men, my ex was an amazing partner for the first 5 years, loving,caring,attentive,funny,generous... then a total 360 when DD was around 2 weeks old, something that's shocked everyone even his own parents.

So anyway I was just wondering if there are any positive endings out there in a story like mine or is it me and DD for ever ?

Forever is a veru long time. Of course there's someone out there who will treat you and dd how you deserve to be treated.

But, this isn't the time to be worrying about that. Now is your time with your dd. Enjoy being together without having to consider anyone else's thoughts, opinions or feelings.

That feeling eases in time. When you are ready you can consider dating and meeting new people. There is no rush.

And it maybe that you date and keep that adult time away from your dd. It may evolve and you become a new family unit further down the line. Who knows.

What you can be sure of is it won't be like this forever.

I do understand how you feel. My dc has asd. I'm nearly 50 and have 2 kids. I'm really no catch. Now 2 years since ex left. I'm thinking I could give dating a go. I don't want a new family unit. Just someone in my life for me.

Kelly you are so right about not having to consider anyone else, not walking on eggshells feels AMAZING only bit by bit realising how bad the relationship was after having dd. Thanks for your reply

Eve your right who knows what will happen, whatever will be, will be I suppose. I'd love a nice family unit for my DD, but also can't expect it from someone who isn't related to her, but I'm sure there will be someone amazing out there