An intercontinental breakup, with a child yet, can't have been easy for you; I'm sorry for what you had to go through. It's lovely to hear that you are in a better place now, and happy and sewing again. Where in Germany are you? I lived in Kaiserlautern and then in Frankfurt (Sachsenhausen) for many yeasrs in the 70s and loved it.
I wish the best for you.
Jan in VA