Even with all of those things at play, Alex, you're still doing great on here -- better than most people. Just keep at it and don't let the things that are beyond your control bother you.
Also, look at the comments you got on this post. Except for the guy who said "Nice" the rest appear to be from people who read your post and are engaging with you. Legit comments are a huge accomplishment and a very satisfying part of Steemit.