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I Want to Be An Actress

I've always wanted to be an actress but my dad has always discouraged me from that. He isn't really a play kind of person which is that's fine but he can at least be happy for me. Last year when I made the play he was like, "Oh great! Now I gotta come RIGHT back to the school and pick you up once again!" That wasn't the reaction I was hoping. I hope he would be happy for me but no he got upset saying he had to pick me up right after he gets off of work. I know he wants to rest but it hurts me that my dad isn't supportive of my acting. My family isn't either.
My aunt was like, "Why do you like doing so many plays? Don't you ever get tired of that?" I though some of my relatives were going to be happy for me." My dad said last year just because I do shows four days doesn't mean he has to be there! He said he doesn't HAVE to be there. That hurt me. I just didn't say anything because I didn't want to argue.
He said I should be focusing on school and graduating this year and not on those dumb plays. My oldest brother supports me and my second brother is okay with it but not a play person either. That's why I tell my oldest brother about them.
I thought families would support what I do. My oldest brother told me not everyone will support everything you do, even family. Dad isn't a play person and me doesn't have to be at every show but he should show support.
My mom supported me before she left the family.
greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
Getting little support and much disapproval for an artistic career--one where it's stunningly hard to make any kind of a living--is, I'm afraid, standard. You will run into this kind of thing from many people, starting from your own family.

If this is your passion, go for it. Get as far as you can with it. You are young and can afford the risk. Personally, I would rather fail at something I really love than succeed at what I am only tolerating or enduring. Life may eventually force you into some degree of practicality, as it did with me and many others. But you will never regret doing something you really love to the best of your ability. To pursue something you love with passion is a gift.
UnlovedDaughter01 · 22-25, F
@greenmountaingal Why does my family do this to me?
greenmountaingal · 70-79, F
@UnlovedDaughter01 First, they don't have your passion for the theatre. Second, they know that it will likely bring you no material reward since few people can actually make a living at it. Making some kind of a living becomes more important as you get older. They just don't share your point of view. You will just have to pursue this without their understanding or support.
We only have a small time in our lives when we can truely go for "it", it being anything we consider our dreams.

Do it, take the leap, dont have a regret.
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Exhibiter100000 · 61-69, M
I wish your family supported you. Keep doing what makes you happy. That’s what’s important.
That sucks. Maybe if you were to get into a local drama group? What does your teacher at school say? I hate it when parents put their kids down.
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I can relate. I got that reaction when I wanted to be an opera singer and go to places to perform and competitions. I didn’t let it stop me.
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