I was in an abusive relationship. I left him with our son and haven't seen him since. He's now taking me to court and it's a horrific process. I've just got the courage back to start dating. Met a nice guy, really liked him. Went on a third date and he's now ignoring my messages. Sent him one, no response. Sent him another (not naggy, just another text 10 hours after the one he didn't respond to). I won't be sending any more. He's been online and is just not opening my messages. I know shot happens and I should just get over it but it feels really embarrassing that he's ignoring me. Anyway the date isn't even what's making me feel bad, I don't think. I just feel really down and lots of little things like this just make me feel worse and worse. I feel like I don't even know who I am anymore and years of abuse has made me such a way that I need validation from others to feel good, make a decision etc. I'm so lost. Can anyone help? Sorry if you can't quite cut through my ramblings. Just in a bad place