Thanks for sharing that part of your life. I went through some messed up times in my drinking career too...although never been to Hells Kitchen.
I did find some neighborhoods I should not have been in...at times, fate just looks out for us. I know there were places I was at where people were taken out in body bags.
It is said God looks after babies and drunks because neither can take care of themselves. I can attest to that.
I am glad you got things together. You did epitomize the term "struggling actor".
By the way, your character on Gotham...awesome....your character in Sons...well all I can say is you played a great asshole...
I look forward to your more of your posts.