Hi @minighomestead, yes homesteading can be frustrating like this. It never moves as fast as you want, and there are always things that pop up that can set you back.

So often two steps forward and one step back. But if you learn with each step - whether forward or backward - you will keep progressing.

I find it useful to set targets. Make them (moderately) easily achievable - so you feel you are making progress.

And start with little steps, rather than giant leaps.

So instead of thinking we want to produce all our own food, try instead we want to grow all our own vegetables for two months of the year. Then next year make it three months.

Last year we reached 4 months of 'vegetable independence' - this year maybe five.

Or try with an easier crop - salad greens is a good one. Go for micro-greens on a windowsill in the winter and lettuce through the summer. We have achieved year round 'salad leaf independence' now - in fact we have a massive surplus of lettuce at the moment!

Keep trying and good luck.