The man is asking for advice/experiences for his situation, not your assumptions and judgements. There is something very wrong with a lot of you. Gregory, good luck.
I truly wonder why people have to add insulting nastiness to their comments. Nobody’s going to take away a year of your life, or throw you in jail. It’s JUST WORDS. Keyboard warriors are THE worst, whether offensive or defensive. You know who you are (I have been one also). Get a grip.