My partner keeps asking when I will get a real job and I know they are trying to be supportive but it makes me feel like my work does not matter
More people experience this than they realize.
The need for intimate support clashes with others' inability to understand the legitimacy of creative work.
“Where Are You with The artist's business — self-employment and creative work?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.