Nice read! First time that i'm coming across your profile but this post is genuine, so I'm following & resteemed.
Please keep us posted on how everything works out!
Definitely agree that you need to put Family first and have that safety net now while you're unemployed.
Last year, I quit my job in the hopes to make it as a freelancer, and I was shooting for a 150% salary increase. I took the risk and unfortunately, things didn't work out as planned so I returned back to my job. I didn't have a safety net of savings, gave up my apartment & temporarily moved back in with my parents, and the whole uncertainty made me feel vulnerable.
I will definitely try again in a few years time, when I have a bit more experience but it was a valuable learning experience.
It's great that you've got a strong following & can post consistently good content. You'll make that money back in no time, and even if the price of Steem shoots up, it's not a loss. Being able to quit your job & try something different is inspiring & your passive income from Steem has enabled you to do that.
Good luck with the VC meetup, and keep us posted! Take it easy
Oh, founder of the Minnow Support Project. Nice work there! Now i feel silly for not coming across you before :D