You did a great job

 If he couldn't support you through a pregnancy, he couldn't have supported your child. Believe that when the time is ready, you will have the family (and the man) you've always longed for.

 You will meet a guy who will say to you everything you've ever wanted to hear and more. You will love him and he will love you back. Until then, don't stop loving, even when it goes unanswered.

 Stop being afraid of what people think. Speak up!!! Be strong!!! Learn how to make good conversation. Marry your best friend. Do all of these, and you won't be a 40 year old something in a loveless marriage for the past 23 years.

 You are already beautiful, stop waiting and embrace it.

 You won't marry him. It's not the end of the world when it ends. Never look back.

 They will break up; don't let that jerk your Mom is dating affect you so much. Believe in love, it's awesome. And when they want to take your dogs away, don't let them; they held you up when times were tough, don't let them down.

 You don't have to date every nice guy you meet. Be proud of who you are when you're alone because thats when you're truely yourself.