Hello there @lollybella ๐ don't give up and keep steeming ๐ 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 .. ๐ 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 ๐ 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 ocean๐. Try it.. you'll knew! Everybody has had face the same problem with you, but they don't give up ๐ช 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.