Awwh, I also know how hard it is, but don't worry, only the first steps are the hardest.
Luckily, when it comes to coding a visual novel, many elements and codes are coming bsck to you, so you can always just copy-paste the previous using it as a pattern. You will learn it in no time.
Ren'Py does have a discord server too, they are pretty friendly. Gonna help you no matter what. :D
I also know some other servers, I could give you an invite whenever you need it.
(I haven't read your vn yet, but I'm sure it's awsome. I prefer to stack up the updates. :D)