[Byron]

Yes, and quite inspiring to read.
I noted particularly your aptitude with back and breast stroke swimming but an early struggle with freestyle and was interested to realise that an opposite situation existed for me many years ago.
I was under instruction for the breast stroke at which I was not at all adept but which was de rigeur for all beginners. I broke away in frustration and taught myself freestyle which I perfected with observation of those with good form in the pool.
I then increased my repetoire with breast and back strokes of a reasonable standard but never made progress in my efforts with the butterfly.
I still love to finish a session with freestyle as this is my reward for sticking with some backstroke and breaststroke laps.