Hope-- think about those fears. .. you are letting them get the best of you. You are strong and resilient. You are not destined to be alone. In fact, it's entirely possible that you'll end up with someone who week not only be a great husband, but a great step-dad, too. (My MiL ended up with a 2nd husband who worships her and loves her kids like they were his own). And your D will not have the same childhood as you, because she has YOU--strong, resilient YOU-- as a mom. And if her dad is not so great? Well, you will be able to help her navigate that, by getting her whatever support she needs to deal with it.
