((hugs)) sound like this is the right move and you're doing what you need to.
-as a kid with a disinterested father who only took visitation reluctantly as much as it hurts you to consider your X tpring long term it may make it easier on your kid. It's not hard to figure out that your Dad doesn't really want to spend time with you and it hurts like crazy. My dad still sucks and I have to deal with it now, in a lot of ways it would've been easier if he had just peaced out and let me get on with my life (I have a great StepDad and Grandad who have been wonderful father figures).
I'm here with hopecounts. I can't imagine how hard this must be for you, but my dad never made it seem like he wanted to be my dad, and now that I have a kid myself I've distanced her from him to shield her. It's better this way than to pretend that he's a decent father figure.
Like everyone else, I'm so sorry you're going through this. Your son will get to see what a strong mother he has who loves him more than his father ever could. I can't imagine how hurtful it is but he will grow up with so much love in his life I hope he isn't missed.
I'm so sorry. Thinking of you and your son today. I grew up with a single mom and a absent/bad father, and I love my mom more than anything in the world, she was such a great parent and role model for me. You're doibg the right thing for your son.
I'm really sorry about the parental rights situation. I wish you lots of strength and peace in dealing with that and best of luck overall as you move on.