That's very easy to answer. After my first two months here HF19 happened and while the first week was cray, after that I noticed engagement was down and there were fewer comment s on my posts. The payout was not affected much but spending so much energy on posts and having zero comments on them really hurt and I strayed off the platform for a few months.
Had I stayed, I can't even imagine how awesome I'd be doing. By leaving I lost a lot of regular support from certain dolphins and whales who were gaining interest in my writing.
It wasn't just about steemit though. My whole attitude was not right. Between my health, my neighborhood friends, money problems and steemit, I was so focused on the what was wrong. For sure there were problems, but there was also s lot that was right. I should have been shifting my attention to what I could do instead of what I couldn't. I could have easily gotten through the unpleasant events much quicker had I been more positive.
It's all a learning experience though so I know not to do it again now. No regrets!