Wow
You went from living in a boxcar to traveling Thailand.
That is such an encouragement since all I've ever experienced is someone passing from such a situation.
Wow. Honestly, that does make me feel better.
Apparently my father passed from alcohol related health issues. Never got to meet the man but family on his side that I met via Facebook for the first time said that he was an alcoholic and had passed from alcoholism. My first grandfather passed from alcohol-related health issues. My ex step dad was a raging alcoholic. My first grandfather who passed away had a best friend who also passed away from alcohol related issues.
Grandfather and his best friend were both in a homeless situation.
So personally I've never witnessed anyone bouncing back from that situation like you had which prompted such worry from me.
I'm so glad you are sober and doing so well. Thank you for telling your story.