When the dust settled I lost the equivalent of nearly a million USD. I come from a lower middle class background so this is more money than anyone in my family had ever dreamed of.
Oh my Eric...so sorry to hear that...
Tbh I would have jumped off the roof or something similar if I were in your position...I totally feel you because I came from a middle class also. At least you are debt free now(?)
I deeply believe that some projects out there have a bright future, Steem included
Steemit allowed me to write full time for almost two years but I'll be having to find new revenue streams soon.
Is that because of the low price?
Thanks, @mindtrap, it's been tough at times but as I said I just try to focus on the present and the future. Yes, that fact that I was able to pay off all that debt was a true blessing, I focus on that positive as well.
The low price of Steem is partially why I'll soon have to find new income streams. The other reason is this crushing bear market we've been in for the past year and a half. People just aren't buying books anymore either. Thankfully, I think we're almost to the end of the bear market now but I want to be proactive and bring in as much revenue as I can before the situation becomes dire.
I really wish you all the best my friend.
Oh don't forget that I owe you some beers...
And when things finally get better you also have an open invitation to spend a few days here in Greece. Hate it when I have to repeat myself :P
Thank you very much my friend! I wish you the best as well! I'll definitely remember that invitation and will reach out when we finally make it to your part of the world!