I have felt that same sting of defeat in the past, Tania. It really sucks.

In moments like that, I have to remind myself why I write. It’s not for the stats; it’s for me. It’s because I feel like I can’t not write. Ground into that. Focus on the benefit you personally get from writing: improving your craft, processing the world around you, learning new things, or whatever else it may be.

Please don’t lose hope. Keep writing. Best of luck, my friend!