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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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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...