Hello there @lollybella 😉 don't give up and keep steeming 😉 you're only 4 months on steemit but reach the 42 rep. If you want to know my experience.. when I was on my 4 month, my rep only 32 .. 😂 but then I found this Community, A pay it forward curation contest.
I came here because @macoolette has featured your post in her entry for the pay it forward contest this week. According to my experience, when I I first joined the contest, I never thought that I could win something because I am not a good writer and my english is the worst 😊 but many people from the contest encourage me. "YOU HEL YOURSELF BY HELPING OTHERS" that's the first thing I remember from the contest, 5 months ago.
From the contest, I met many people and learn many new things about surviving on Steemit ocean😊. Try it.. you'll knew! Everybody has had face the same problem with you, but they don't give up we don't give up. Maybe we need a better strategy and find the right community to grow together... let's give it another try.