Congratulations on your progress.
I have a similar, albeit not to the same level, story. I found this site back in August and it already changed my life. I am working hard at growing my following and helping to grow steem. Because of this site, I am close to being able to go full time with Steemit. The thought of being able to leave my profession was not on the agenda 6 months ago.
Thank you for sharing your uplifting story...I think over the next 12-18 months we are going to see a ton more of them.
Great story man! And good luck with leaving your profession (if this was something you aspired). And yes, I also think we going to see more and more stories indeed. It's a wonderful thing.