As a law enforcement officer I have to tell you that you do have your work cut out for you. There will be lots of explaining to do and re-living of your past. The airlines and other flying companies will check deeply into you background and it will present difficult questions. As a pilot, I will tell you to go full foward and put yourself out there. Every company is different and they do not all think alike. I commend you for changing your life and I hope you celebrate it with pursuing your dreams!