By the way Kevin.. nothing personal but in reading your post you have taken a big hit to your self esteem. I was there and felt it too. It's not right, it's not true, it doesn't make any sense, but it is there for awhile. Just like the pain and guilt. Not valid but it is still there and you have to find tools to deal with it until it goes away.. and it will go away!
One of the best ways to do that while you are interviewing is listen to your friends and co workers talk about you. Then when you interview speak about yourself using their words.
Good luck on the job prospect. Wish the best for you!
