Nothing similar in our respective situations, but I was forced to go car-free at one point in my life. That was 20 years ago and I've had an 'ancillary auto' ever since. Living car free may prompt you to explore other areas of cycling such as touring, off-rode, etc. There's a wealth of info on this site in every category. The urban enviornment opens up in a whole different way from atop a bicycle. Enjoy!