Hello @ydraz :) Warm welcome hugs to you, especially hearing that you feel overwhelmed. There is a saying on Steemit that goes: here for the rewards, but stay for the community.
Those who know me also know that I'm not about money. I feel like steemit may be a good place to share what's in my head without worrying whether or not others agree with me, a place where people are open-minded and interested, tell it as it is (or as they see it) and are supportive even if they have different opinions.
I think it is a good platform to just write and also learn about other information, if not being too bothered about the money. After all, I find blogging therapeutic for my soul. At the same time, if there are some earnings with great contents like from yourself, there will be earnings and followers, that would serve as the extra BONUS! Hence, just be yourself and make yourself comfortable on this platform as you explore. Bots aren't necessary if you think you don't need them and don't subscribe for the concept of "buying votes" :)
I can see from the way you write, you have a lot to offer, Yvonne and with your life experiences, I am so encouraged by you wanting to explore Steemit at your age. I want to congratulate you for taking your first steps. I tried to persuade my mom and mom-in-law, but they gave up :P
Anyway, erm there's a community called @greetersguild who is willing to guide and support newcomers so we don't feel alone exploring in this vast ocean. It is true that there are many things to learn but I think you will get the hang of it and perhaps just start with what is in front of you first? It is okay to also ask from help. @greetersguild has a discord group where we can chat and be "trained". Discord is another program that we sign up for free to interact with others in various communities. Here's the link to greetersguild's Discord server, if you are keen: https://discord.gg/AkzNSKx. You can also find out more on what we do here. Feel free to tag #greetersguild too as you create your posts.
Thank you so much for even taking the first leap. Cryptocurrency can be a whole big new world, but if you are here to want to write about your thoughts, Steemit is the place. Since we do write elsewhere but there has not been rewards, why not write somewhere that perhaps earn us something (if there isn't, it would be fine too, since money is not the first concern anyway)?
Hope you feel better after many constructive comments on your posts. I see many people are being friendly and helpful, which is why this platform is wonderful with the people in it and we connect across the globe! :) Looking forward to your posts!
Thanks so much for this lovely comment. Yes, I do feel very welcome and I've learned so much already thanks to people being so willing to help. It's just so much more efficient if someone can quickly explain something in plain language that you would otherwise spend hours to find and understand. I'm definitely here for the community rather than the money but I'm finding myself getting hooked on the rewards as a whole. So grateful I found it all. I followed you too, will try read more of your posts when I have a minute :)