I have stopped checking my stats often and rarely look at my earnings anymore as most of my stories are short form or less than four minute reads so they don't make much. I've also put a lot into my new fictional series and I don't find fiction earns as much as creative non-fiction. I'm still enjoying writing and hoping my staunch followers are happy I'm here. I feel the same about you, Barb. Please don't give up. You're a welcomed presence here and a gifted writer.