Hello,
I'm really sorry for what happened with you, wish you the best and get a job as you want ASAP.
I'm not exactly in your case, but i'm so excited to get new job searching for challenges and to work as core rails developer.
However, allow me to share some advises:
1- Practice to develop your skills.
2- Watch videos or listen to Podcast in field you are interested in.
3- Read new books.
4- Don't waste your time, Hunt it and get your dream job. never give up.
5- Search and read about possible opportunities, check if you are missing skills which market needs.
6- Take a look on Youtube, search for interviews preparation and get valuable information.
7- Never give up.
Hope that it could help, wish you the best.