Do I Feel Some Not-So-Secret Shame for Pursuing My Art?

Short answer — Yes, I feel a sense of shame about it. But I’m not ashamed at all.

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Not everyone is built to work 9–5 in an office, plying a trade like being a plumber or carpenter, and other “normal” jobs.

Along the same line — not everyone has the desire to be a teacher, stay-at-home…