Welcome, Tomiwa - I found your introduction to be interesting and sad as well - it's hard to overcome lost dreams but you seem to have recovered well and will find your niche on here.

It's hard at the beginning but if you persist and make meaningful comments as you did on my blog, you will eventually begin to have followers and earn rewards. You will also make friends here.

My advice to you - learn about the proper steemit etiquette so you will be a good member and try to post original, good content. Good luck!