That's awesome that you are not giving up on Steem(it). Coming here and participating as a reader and curator of content is just as important as writing posts. You also share some of my favourite content creators as well.
If you want to become active now is the time. There are less people to compete with for the rewards and the value of posts in US dollars might be less but the value in Steem is the same. If the price of Steem goes up, which it most likely will. You will be doing fine.
Thanks for your encouraging comments. I think many of us give up on something right before we would see success. I know I have done that a few times in my life. Steemit is a winner, and I will stay as long as I can.