A nice list of things to do. I ran into some of the same issues, and still doubt I will ever be consistent in what I write or the frequency. Probably because I was self publishing for a few years, I got burnt out on writing (especially the same things again and again). I have to feel the writing pushing at me to get out before I can type now. I am going to try to challenge myself to at least 5 posts a week for the next month. Hopefully I can.
I actually took almost a month off from posting, just spending my time reading others of like mind and commenting. My own posts were not being seen, and I was questioning if this platform was a good fit for me. Through reading others posts that I identified with or was learning from, I made it through that dark spell and picked up some followers on the way.
I doubt I will ever have a huge real following (I don't consider ass kissers for votes or bots real followers) and don't mind if I never do. It is hard to juggle a large circle, finally convincing me to rent some SP so I could have more votes to give with the slider. So many posts deserving upvotes, so few to give.
I just realized that I wasn't following you yet, but I fixed it lol!
Consistency can mean different things to different people. Some bloggers only post a couple of times per week. I think that's fine as long as you don't just disappear for extended periods at a time.
I know what you mean, I can't just force myself to write something, I really need to be inspired by an idea. I've been on a roll lately in part because of all the ridiculous nonsense going on in my life right now. I suppose that's the silver lining of it all...I am considering taking a short break though - maybe a couple days because 1) My voting power is super low and 2) I can't think of anything to write about today lol. Good luck on posting 5 times/week! I'll have to check your blog to see how you're doing ;)
Yes, there's so many great posts out there and I'm constantly killing my VP lol. Very smart of you to get a slider! I'm working up to getting a slider too. Almost there! I think with my next payout, I'll have enough of a payout to rent enough SP so I can get one too. :)
Thank you for your comment and continuing support! :D
The thanks are mine really. You have given me a new obsession to investigate with this gang stalking. I have been spending hours nightly researching this and will probably begin posting on it myself soon. The problem I am having is as I learn more, it opens more things I need to look into.
When I begin following people, I usually will peruse their previous posts (at least skim through them if they have a ton of posts) and was curious about something. Please forgive me if I am overstepping here. I read about your husbands depression (and the reasons leading to it). How is he holding up? Has he found someone to talk to that has given him a foundation to work from? If not, maybe you could convince him to join here.
Like your husband, I also chose to cooperate back in the 90's when CPS got involved with my family. My ignorance of the process led me to conclude I had nothing to hide and cooperating with them would get them out of my life quickly. Fortunately, that was how it played out for me. I am hopeful that the two of you do not let this become a rift between you, as it is imperative that you two bind closer and have a united front to deal with this.
Let him know that he should consider joining here too. Maybe he would find an outlet for the crap he is bottling up inside. Many of us have had our down periods and self doubt, and sometimes just unloading it openly helps let some of the steam off. Plus, it might open up another stream of income for your family.
I'm glad you're researching gangstalking. I'm curious to know what you've dug up about it! To be honest, my research on the subject isn't very expensive, mostly I just speak from experience lol.
You're not overstepping your bounds at all! I mean, I did put it on the blockchain as public knowledge. He's okay I guess. No changes really. He went to the doctor twice in the last 6 months or so for his depression, and started taking the 2 prescriptions he was given, but they took so long to work, that he gave up and stopped taking them...He's on a waiting list to see a therapist too.
I've asked him to join Steemit, but he doesn't want to. When he's at his best, he's a great communicator through spoken word, I think he'd be a great vlogger once he's better, but not a very good writer.
Ohh, I just thought of something! Maybe no break after all! ;)