Separated, new baby, but still hopeful

[newmama]

Seems something is helping you. You have stopped hammering away but you have found a friend. An old and trusted friend. One you have forgotten about. Time.

which segues into this:

the time has arrived where I discovered that I am a great catch, damnit, and WH knows it which helps me to be more bold about being mysterious and going out.
I was worried that he would take my confidence to mean he could safely walk away (i.e. D) but then 2 things happened:
1)I got my confidence back this week
2)I read Avermont's thread and she had the same fear and I was thinking "there's no way her BF will walk away from her permanently!" and I found myself typing words of encouragement to be bold by "ignoring him" or "keep dating" etc.

So no one could have told me this last month or last week...the time arrived today. I had to discover it. Oh, going out and having a good time DEFINITELY helped to give me a boost, especially since I was meeting strangers! I had to be brave and they liked me for me!

I didn't say I was detached, just more willing to go out for me (not him) yet act mysterious and not worry about if he will leave me.

(remind me of this as I need it!!!)