I joined Steemit October last year after losing some money due to error in judgement. I didn't expect to make rewards, because I wasn't very social. But I later saw that good contents what was matters the most here.
With my Steemit earnings I have been able to Install a solar system at home. The epileptic power supply here does not worry me much anymore.
I am also happy for some I introduced to the platform. One was able to get a laptop with his Steemit earnings, about three of them were able to get good smartphones. The last just started a poultry with his steemit earnings. All these bring joy to my heart. It shows steemit really impacts in people's lives.