Thank you so much for this post @thi-js! I've been here longer than you but I feel like I've actually really started here for only a month. It was a really slow start for me. When I started with Steemit, I felt that this is the platform for me. I don't really write but I'm into photography and film. I've always wanted to try writing but I don't wanna do it on all the popular social media platforms. I got scared with the idea of everyone seeing my bad writing skills and judging my photography style. I stopped posting for almost a year. But when Steemit came, my life literally changed. I have never seen a community as positive and encouraging as Steemit. I started posting my Visual Series and improved my writing. The experience was so great that it made me question my life choices. I don't belong in the corporate world. I just want to travel, take photographs and share my stories. I got to do everything thanks to this awesome platform. The response was overwhelming. I know it was a risky decision but every time I read comments on my posts, I feel like all of this is worth it. I learned a lot from this post. I also hope I'll get to communicate with other as well and ask guidance since i don't really know that much about this platform yet. Keep on inspiring Steemians with your posts. I know this comment is too long but I'm just so happy reading your post and can't help but share my experience as well.
-Darryll