As a mom of six, I know firsthand how a parent can get lost in mommy- or daddy-hood. Suddenly, your dreams get put on hold. But why does it have to be one or the other? Why can’t you be a good parent and follow your dreams, too? So that’s exactly what I set out to do and now, I want every parent to know you can pursue a career in acting (or any industry) and still be a great parent. Here’s what you need to know.
1. You will be judged.No matter how much you believe acting is what you were destined to do, someone will have their opinion and they won’t be afraid to voice it. I remember sharing my decision to pursue acting with friends and other moms, and the response I got was not what I expected. Some asked, “How can you just leave your children like that?” Others said, “Don’t your kids need a mom?” Still others didn’t say anything to me, but definitely voiced their opinions to my spouse, parents, friends, or anyone else willing to listen.
Some people will say these things out of real, true concern for you and your family—no one will see your dream the way you do. But others will say things out of spite, jealously, or just the sheer desire to hurt you.
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