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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm 30, single Mom and beginning to sink in that I may not ever have a "family." My [b]child's Father never wanted to marry and was abusive[/b], so that wasn't a viable family ever. I don't know if I should just give up or keep looking. It seems like every guy I date claims they want a family but actually doesn't care.[/quote]

Honestly, it sounds like you dodged a bullet with this.  You [b]do[/b] have a family, and probably a happier one without your kid's biological father in the picture.  Even if you're not married, he can still provide child support, but it may be more trouble than it's worth.  If he was abusive, it's probably to not have him in your and your kid's life at all.

I would make a worst case scenario plan in terms of custody if something God forbid would happen to you.  The Women's Center has financial planning support; they may also be able to steer you toward a lawyer who can help you make custody arrangements:
http://thewomenscenter.org/counseling/legal-financial-resources/

They also provide family counseling as well as support for survivors of abuse.  Their fees are on a sliding scale.

Make sure to take care of yourself, OP.  Sleep, physical activity, healthy foods are just important for you as they are for your child.[/quote]

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