People like that used to kill my dreams too when I was younger. I then learned over the ensuing years that they're usually bitter, jealous, miserable people who cannot stand to see anyone else succeed. So they'll tear you down. It's quite pathetic, really.

My parents just laughed every time I talked about my dreams, like there was no way. It really effected my life path. I’ve overcome those oppressing voices, but my life sure would have looked a lot different if I had been loved and supported properly.

Good grief that sucks. What would she know anyway? :'(

My girl often tells me I should be a voice actor. It only really comes out shopping or driving.

My buzzkill, one of THE greatest regrets of my life to this day, is feeling I had to pass up an apprenticship with a top taxidermist because the shop was across town & my car at the time wasn't reliable. Then I moved out of state, but not before giving the lady some stuff out of my freezer to work with so it wouldn't be wasted. (A baby fawn my mother found on the road dead & a milksnake).

You can still try.

When I first began "asserting my self" was freshman year (usual, I suppose), moved to the area 1/2 way through the previous year, so not a lot of friends- great way to start. I had always ride everywhere- ALOT and I had already experienced Runners High multiple times years earlier. First day of gym/p.e. class- our teacher was the cross-country coach. In a not so subtle move he had us do a long distance run. I blew the doors off of everyone with little effort. On the way back to the locker room, the coach was following after me like Chester & Spike... raving about how great I'd be at cross country and track- but most CC.... and he looked at the name on my shirt.... WHAAAT? Are you Lynda's brother?...yada yada yada...I can see it already in the yearbook, "Brother follows in sister's footsteps."... my sister being the queen of CC in the district. GRRR. I shut it off immediately. I wanted nothing to do with being compared to my sister. Didn't do CC or track. Foolish me.

I then had it multiple times in my current marriage. Everytime I'd bring up an idea on what I wanted to do- ALWAYS shut down with reasons why I couldn't/shouldn't. And not just in a "devil's advocate"/think it through way. Pure discouragement. In 2 weeks, I'll be moving to my ideal (affordable) location- an historic building in an old downtown area with space for a retail location & a space for online sales downstairs, place to live upstairs. About 200 yards from a Great Lake. (Perfect would be the same on the ocean- if I win the lottery).I'll be there in 2 1/2 weeks. We'll be convoying- she's moving to the next state over- I'll be driving a truck, she'll be driving her car with our cats which I'll get custody of. She won't be allowed in... don't need/want her opinion.

Never let one hppen

You might have. The problem is you were likely good at your job and she didn't want to have to go through hiring and retraining another. And if you already doubt, it doesn't take much for someone else to kick what wabbly stilts are left holding you up.

It really is never too late if you are still interested. See if you can get into it now. Take business while you are at it to make sure you get good deals. It becomes a matter of how bad do you want it and why bother listening to others if it really is what you want?

Buzz kill is essentially disappointment. Everyone has experienced it. Your old boss was right, by the way. Killing that particular buzz saved you a lot of money and heartache. The restaurant business is dog eat dog and most go out of business.

I was married once. I turned down a potential free ride to med school because of her tearing down my psyche.

The whole world could take lessons from my parents as far as killing any hope to achieve anything, I'll just leave it at that.

when i was growing up, my dad used 2 say some shitty things. i believed them for a long time. even when i grew up and told myself it wasnt true, i still lived my life with that mindset. i allowed people into my life who didnt have my best interests at heart, i let them stay after they had hurt me because i thought that was all i was worth. i honestly don't know what changed, but pretty much since a bit before thanksgiving of last year, i decided 2 be different. i got rid of all the people who werent soo good for me, i started eating better, i started taking care of my health, and all of a sudden i wanted 2 meet new people, thats how i ended up on this site, and i have met some wonderful folks

I was at college and was informed I had qualified for the program and was projected to graduate in the top 10% of my school. The advisor said the were XX number that applied and only X amount made it in. I asked her "What about the people who didn't make the cut?", what she said next has stuck with me for decades she said "What do you care? You made it.".
That comment singlehandedly killed my drive for higher education for many decades. I am now classified as a Senior at the university because I have so many hours, but actually at the Junior stage in my chosen program. It's a smaller college that has a great program. Love it.

They have a problem. not you.

I had a similar experience with singing. I was pretty much told I'd never make it no matter how good my voice was because I was too fat and plain and didn't have any connexions. I lived in a small town, then a medium city, then another medium city and that apparently killed my chances, too.

I once had a gallery owner view my paintings as a potential rep..she loved my work..then looked at me and said.."I can't take a risk representing you..your work is too avant garde"..that crushed me...people suck.

Only you can answer that. It sounds like you feel like it was a mistake. It is something you can still do. I grew up in radio and television. Doing voice overs has no restrictions of age or a specific look. Practice on your own. Record it. A little trick my dad taught me, when reading copy look one word ahead of where you are. Sometimes agencies are looking for fresh voices.

Let's hear your voice....!!!!
You are still a baby.. just think, if you post something on this site, it will be heard around the world by people friendly to you !
I can't wait to hear you !!!!

I worked for a guy that was such a jerk that his shop had a "revolving door" because he made people feel like they couldn't do anything right.

PS, I gotta hear your voice now.

I was married twice! Second one wanted to change me. I hated myself so much. It ruined me on marriage.