"Imagine this: all of these years I spent them in frustration believing that there was no other way." Omg, this whole post!! I feel you!!!
I also quit teaching, for so many reasons it left me dead inside. That's a long rant that I can't get into.
I also want to do something I enjoy. You know I've been working on businesses to keep me a float, but honestly, my favorite thing to do to earn money so far is steemit...because I'm a creative person and this gives me a creative outlet unlike anything else.
I can write about whatever topic I want. I can make fun thumbnail pictures. I can design mediocre logos for other users on the platform. The options are really endless with what you can do with steem, and like you...I just want it to last.
I'm glad that you're growing slowly but surely, you deserve everything!! <3 <3
:D We're going to the mooon!
I also want to do some business while my Steemit earnings grow, at least to be able to sustain myself in another country. For now, I can't leave because of that. I need to ensure my future before I head out into the wildlands.