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Was May My Comeback Month?
A Detailed Stats Analysis Story on Medium and Some Emotions
Note: This story includes real numbers, feelings, and screenshots. I’m not here to brag — I’m here to share honestly, for anyone who’s trying, waiting, and hoping for a turn.
It’s the 3rd of June as I write this, and my heart is full — not just because the numbers finally moved, but because I did too.
Let me take you through what happened in May — a month that truly, deeply rewarded me.
Everything in my stats made a comeback in May. Let’s talk in detail about:
- Followers
- Email Subscribers
- Number of published stories
- Story Stats
- EPR history
- MPP Earnings
When Things Stopped Moving ❌
At the start of 2025, Medium rolled out changes that impacted many of us. I wasn’t alone in seeing drops in earnings and growth. But apart from the platform shifts, my personal life also demanded time and energy, and that pulled me away from consistency on Medium.
Between January and March, everything just… slowed down. For the first time, I was questioning if I’d ever pick up pace again.