First I'm hearing of you unfortunately, but thank you so much for your contribution to this terrible issue so many face.
You not only changed many people pull themselves back up, but you put an imprint on the world that yes, people with criminal backgrounds in their past as just as worthy of opportunities as anyone else.
Wish you the best going forward and, if it's the right path for you to walk, wish you luck trying again.
And post your next endeavors on HN more, I'd love to hear about it ;)