You've made excellent progress @peak.endrule!! It was a pleasure to cross paths and I'm happy to see you enjoying the platform. I know it can be difficult for many writers and creators on here, I share the struggles myself, but I'd love to see more people thriving.

I warned it was a long read, I've been harboring thoughts 😆.
The payout is no matter to me because I can purchase STEEM if STEEM was what made me happy - it's not. Like you said, we get to communicate with like-minded people = that's a blessing in itself!!

I recall when the internet went public, and looking back, I realize how lucky we all are now. I had to write a pen-pal letters in school and mail it, in order to communicate with people outside of the US.. We are fortunate to be able to have what we have now. 😉

STEEM Onward & Upward 🔥🚀