I appreciate that, and yes I'm committing several hours a day to try to interact with 'steemians' as well as create original content. I tell myself not to be discouraged and to forge onward because I am the piece to someone else's puzzle and they are a piece in mine.

To come to some of these realizations I formerly severed ties with society and social media, but realized I don't need to shelter myself from human contact to be at peace. Steemit seems like the perfect opportunity to reconnect and also share some of my experiences.

Yes, I used discord and joined that group you suggested. Thanks again!