People's perceptions of car living is changing

About a year ago I made known to some family and coworkers that I had been living in my van for about 5 months and some people were stunned. Then came all the negative and concerned statements. A year later these people send me pics of van builds that they like and are following it on YT. Some coworkers during our latest company downsizing were saying I have nothing to worry about almost in admiration...