Nice to see you back JB. Sorry to hear you’re having a shit time with personal issues mate. I read all your post and from a work perspective, you sound like you have your shit together.
You want to do things properly and to a high quality, unlike your previous boss/mate.
I know your step sister and brother in law are setting up for themselves but is there enough scope for you to set up shop also as your own company?
I know you said you were going back to being a chef. Just seems a shame to give up on something you were clearly passionate about, you did to a high quality and could provide you with a very good living in the future.
Cheers mate.