There are still several remarkable similarities between our stories. They both involve being withheld from college for whatever reasons, imprisoned fathers, and long-term unemployment...although admittedly, while in your case, your father was an irrational idiot. In my case, I was the irrational idiot that had to learn to grow up. XD
But it does feel a little weird being on PC after you've grown wiser and more mature...not necessarily good or bad, just weird. I felt like I fell into the role of PC's resident sagely advisor after I made my return. XD