My Son's Father and I...

I have to say after all the advice that you ladies gave me and after a couple of months of trying to figure out what I wanted, I want to say thank you. Thank you for the encouragement and the push to help me get on the right track with myself. My son's father and I realize that it will never be the same and that we won't ever get back together. I can honestly say that I'm the happiest that I have been in a very long time. Once when I started working, I started to like I was worth something and that is when I finally saw myself in a different light. I was able to tell him how I felt, how he made me feel and how I gave him the power to do so. Well no more. Yes he is my best friend but nothing more. I finally feel free. I did try to see if it would work out but about 2 months ago I snapped. That was after my counselor told me to write about what I want from my relationship. The 3 major ones were trust, communication and to be loved. Once when I was expanding each area on paper I stopped and realize that I was never going to get that from him again. It all came together on paper for me to be able to take off my ring for once and for all. For me to realize that yes I am important and that it was time that I put myself first. I do still have my job that I got hired on for the holiday season. I'm so happy that now it's offical and not temporary. I'm going out more and having fun for once. My son see's that I am happier and not sad like I was for months. I know my son still hurts cause his dad isn't around anymore. That is something that I help him with day by day. I'm hoping to surprise him with a trip out to see his dad for spring break but that is still to be talked about with his father.
All in all thank you. Thank you so very much.