It sounds like you've already manned up. Sounds like you have deep insight into your personal history.

Sounds like asking, what do you need to move forward in order to have a healthy romantic relationship? And what role does having a mom that abandoned you to drugs play? I see it as two paths, insecure/needy/clingy or closed off/unavailable/fear of vulnerability/commitment. How to balance the equation? And you're asking, which kudos to you

My oldest has had two close friends, similar mom stories. They aren't adults yet, but are both hard to say no to. That's one aspect to be mindful of. I personally feel, that's the biggest trait to feel mindful over. A romantic relationship is about companionship, first and foremost. A nurturing type is perhaps most compatible, yet, cautiously without overstepping those fears of vulnerability and ingrained fear to trust.
I guess to work on would be those fears, that may not have happened yet.

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