I’m sure that your family did not want you to go so far away from them. But, I think they would rather that you fulfilled your dream than stay at home and be unhappy.

I think when we find the courage to follow our dreams, and catch them, our families will be incredibly proud that we had what it took to live our passion.
.-= Jazz Salinger´s last blog ..Sean Rasmussen – Aussie Internet Marketer Making a Difference =-.

Despite what you have been through you still live your passion for humour.

I have found the easiest way to be strong is to just concentrate on putting one foot in front of the other. Eventually you will get where you need to go. Just don’t stand in one spot for too long.

Keep your mind on what you want to achieve. Have a great reason for getting up every day.

You say “Have faith in yourself and the power of your mind when encountering skepticism from friends and “loved ones”. Beware the authority of their opinions.” I am sure these friends and loved ones mean it well, but deep down they have their own best interest at heart, and that might not include me moving far away to fullfil my dream or what else is necessary to follow my passion.

So yes, everybody needs to listen to him/herself and do what is important to them, if possible without hurting the others on the way
.-= Renee´s last blog ..Definition Of Motivation =-.