That bites. If you fly it by yourself, you will crash more. You need an instructor with some experience. Sounds like the one you had didn't have much more than you. Don't need that. Find another group that wants to work with you. They are around, but they won't come to you. You have to actively persue them and keep on them to fly ever time you are on the field. When you land, fuel up and ask if they are ready to go again. If you are not agressive, you won't get help.