I totally understand what you're saying here. Ever since I became physically disabled after getting COVID while admitting a patient to hospital, I had to retire medically at 51. Ever since, the only thing I've been able to do is write and publlish so yes, iot does make you want to just give up when you don't make any money.
Written by Jonathan Townend, RMN - Editor - Friend of Medium
Psychiatric Nurse Writer. Owner of Creative Passions, The Shortform, No Shame, World of Fiction publications, and co-editor for The Chocolate River.