This was so insightful, Lyn! I also think I learn better in a classroom environment and joining an intermediate/advanced bootcamp or enroll in a masters degree in CS is something that's been looming in the back of my head since last year. I love learning on my own, but like you say, I feel like I go everywhere and miss out on so many things. Having a structured curriculum has so many perks.
I'm so happy for you and admire you so much for getting through this then sticking with all the good things you got out of it - it was certainly a time for sowing and put it all in, your time to reap is coming!!! I can't wait to see where you go, they'll be so lucky to have you!