How did you get past the woes of being a single mom?

You should consider yourself lucky. I am not a single mom but my mother was. She was exactly the same age as you and my father was doing drugs and chose those over supporting his children. You will be fine!!!!!!!! A mother always finds a way to love and support her children and with a man like that who is willing to stick around you will be absolutely fine. NO NEED TO FEEL ALONE. When life gets rough think of people who have it worse. It will help you move forward!