Welcome to Steemit. I can definitely relate to the struggles your going through. I work hard on my posts, and they struggle. But hey, it's all about building up, and there is something fun about building yourself up. When it comes to other people's posts. I tend to really read the article and engage in some chatting. I'm not quite sure how well it's working for me, but IDk, it's natural for me I guess. I'm sure one day you'll look back and smile at accomplishments you've done. Til then, keep steeming, and thanks for your wonderful post!