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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!!