That's a pretty badass story! Friends suggested I get into trading 10 + years ago but I felt like it was all rigged, so I can relate to your father on that one. Once I realized that crypto was here (again) to stay, and saw the decentralization happening, I was hooked.
I'm just learning more about trading now and hope to learn by practice with smaller amounts. Hopefully I will have a similar story to tell :)
Enjoy your Steem-powered holiday with your friends! Welcome to Steemit!
Can't wait!! :)