Only the Stubborn Survive On Medium

This Platform Will Crush Your Ego- But Stay Anyway

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I have always believed that if I wrote my articles from the heart, I would easily attract readers. I anticipated endless comments when readers stumbled upon my work — feeling deeply moved and hitting the follow button.

Instead? Crickets.

I kept publishing. I kept my hope alive but — nothing. No engagement, no traction, no validation that my precious words mattered.

At one point, I wondered whether blogging was meant for me. I thought maybe quitting was the best option.

But I’m still here, writing. I’m trying to figure out what approach works, what my readers need, and so on. If you’re reading this, I bet you’ve faced the same frustrations at some point.

Let’s talk.
Why is blogging this hard? Why is it still worth it?

1. No One Cares — And Yes, That Hurts

The hardest part? Feeling invisible.

I spent hours crafting the most amazing and heartfelt posts. I edited, proofread, polished everything, and hit publish — waiting for success. Instead?

Silence.