I'm similar as I post about various things, at the moment I'm writing about crypto but I travel, make music and try to give quality over quantity.
Are you in a community group or anything like that? They are good for getting more exposure if that's what you really want. Maybe think of it differently.
You've poured your heart into something and gotten it off your chest by writing a heart felt article. If no-one reads it, it's not the end of the world, you've done something that's right for you.
You said you are an author, what are you an author of?
RE: I'm saying goodbye to Steemit!