These are, indeed, important questions to ask nowadays.

So what then, am I really doing it for?
Why am I here anymore?
What's motivating me to stay?
What is my purpose , for being here?

Of course, at this point, blogging for Steemit solely for financial rewards is not a sensible thing to pursue. And despite the obvious decrease in interaction and activity on the platform there are still many aspects that make me want to keep my blog going here. Today, you have just presented me with one more:

I know @abigail-dantes motivates me to do better.

I am sorry to hear that 99% of the people you interacted with before have left Steemit. I feel lucky in that respect, as a lot of those who nowadays I think of as online-friends are still around. And of course, you are one of them. As you said before: it's a long-term relationship ;)

I know Steemit (as a system) can be disheartening sometimes. But, try to not get too frustrated about it. It simply is not worth the energy.

Have a wonderful week & thank you for letting me know that you feel motivated my by work here and our (meaningful) interaction <3