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I Want to Be An Actress

I just had a semi-fight with my mom. She was talking about my future. How I will live with them forever unless I do not get a new career where I can support myself. My parents do not believe that I will make it into acting. That it's a pipe dream that will never come true and to have something to fall back on. But I don't want to do that. You only live once and whatever job I do I need to enjoy it. I don't mind if I have to work whatever jobs until I get a part. Whether I need to do even two or three jobs. As long as I like them. I am just scared that my dream will never come true. It would be so easy for me if my parents believed in me. I don't want them to be right. I want to be happy and I know I won't in any other career.

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Sweet517 · 51-55, F

I had a similar conversation with my son a few nights ago. He's a rock musician but also a college junior. He knows the chances of making it in the music industry are slim but he wants to try. He also knows he needs a fall back plan for a career if music doesn't work out. I told him to keep playing but to think about what he would do after college if he didn't Have a hit record. The kid blew me away!!! He said he would go to Law School and become either an entertainment lawyer or run for local office. I slept well that night.
If your parents know you understand that you need a realistic plan B, they may be more likely to support your dreams of becoming an actress. Break a leg!!

MarkPaul · 26-30, M

Not to dismiss this... BUT [sounding dismissive] this is a classic problem most of us go through. Hurling ourselves into our dream vs. having a fall-back plan. Of course, there is no single right answer for everyone. And, dreams do have a way of coming true... but usually not precisely as we dreamed them. Having a fall-back plan is not the worst advice - or the worst thing. But, in the end, you must choose your own path with its own consequences. We each must, you know...

Livingwell · 61-69, M

As a parent, i completely understand. Being once a young man, I also understand your dreams. My father disowned me for following my dreams. It wasn't easy and it took longer than i thought. Many bumps in the road. But today i am living that dream and have given my children their dreams too. If you are that passionate and have the heart to experience failure several times over, then you will fulfill your dreams. So my advice...be happy, see your dream become reality. But always have a "Plan B"
just in case. Last, realize your career before you find a relationship. Nothing will kill your dream faster than a relationship. Good luck!!!

JewStar4Life · 31-35, F

Trust me, I know about the relationship part. LOL. I've seen La La Land.

JarJarBoom · 41-45, F

Here's the thing about reality, you can be the most talented person in the world...work hard and find yourself at the bottom rung...dreams are nice to have but sometimes dreams never launch and you find yourself in a career that you are actually good at

JewStar4Life · 31-35, F

I know what you mean but I can't do that. I can't give up.

KISR93FM

I thought about acting as a profession, after high school. But I hesitated and ended up getting married and fathering three children. Then I went off in another direction, in terms of career.

So, if you know what you want, then follow your dreams and don't live with what ifs. Best wishes.

SW-User

Go for what you want or by the time you realise in future it will be late.

JewStar4Life · 31-35, F

Thank you for the encouragement.

SW-User

@JewStar4Life: Welcome 😊

louisesoulstar · 26-30, F

go for it but keep a job that can support yourself.

bhatjc · 46-50, M

Have you taking any acting classes

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bhatjc · 46-50, M

@JewStar4Life: Have you thought about colleges. Some do have good programs. Once you get a car. that would be a good plan

JewStar4Life · 31-35, F

@bhatjc: I already graduated from college. They didn't have a good theatre program. They taught you how to act for an A but not for real life.

bhatjc · 46-50, M

@JewStar4Life: Sorry to hear that. Their must be other schools around that have better programs.

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