Well, I'm a strong Christian, especially for my age (20) and I try to be nice and hold my peace as much as possible. My parents (mainly my dad), even before I became a Christian, were never encouraging and never pushed me to strive for my dreams-becoming a gospel singer and an actress. Right now is a really rough time for me and my family because we're struggling financially, and I've been looking for a job and haven't had any luck yet so I have to depend on my dad for right now. But today I mentioned to my dad that I want to save money and get out of Houston for at least a summer to go to Dallas or LA for more acting opportunity. This is what he said, "you can't do that, you don't have any money. You can't make it on your own, etc." I tried really hard not to explode, but I couldn't help telling him, "That's why I don't tell you anything, because you're always so negative." I know I shouldn't have said that but I'm sick of him discouraging me. I mean, on top of him never supporting me and never going to any of my shows, he tells me, "I can't" all the time. In my opinion, a parent is supposed to encourage you and push you to achieve your dreams. All my dad does is complain about money and the bills. I know times are hard, but its so annoying. And I know I don't have any money, but I trust that God will provide a job for me (I've been looking) and when I save some money I think it would please God for me to step out on faith and go after my hearts desire. I don't ask them to financially support my acting and singing goals. I want to do this for myself, but how could I keep from exploding?? What do you do about negativity?
P.S. PLEASE DON'T GIVE ANY RUDE ANSWERS!!
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