Nice story dude and good luck with your plan!
I myself has quit the full time grind in 2012. Still came back many times to look for some quick cash but I have to admit the game is much tougher right now. Players seem do not make basic mistakes anymore. I even tried to look for some other sites like 888 or Party but it is not much different. Pokerstars is still the best site in terms of software and game availability in my opinion.
So far I don't see any light at the tunnel and still have to wait for the bright days to comeback. In the mean time I have to stick to my day job for my life security )
It is great to hear people sharing stories like this in 2015. Keep going & good luck at the table!