u/Fit-General3674

i'm 25 now and looking back, it was probably a huge waste of money. the character is from a cartoon i used to watch obsessively as a kid, but by the time i was ready for college, my tastes had shifted and i no longer connected with the show like i used to. the tattoo still brings a mix of nostalgia and discomfort i wish i could take it off, but i've grown attached to the piece in a weird way and don't know if i can face the regret on my skin

i've been trying to make it as a freelance writer for years, but the passion has been fading fast. at 29, i feel like i should have made more progress, but instead, i'm still struggling to find my unique voice and style.

the problem is that i spent so much time on writing courses and studying creative writing in college that now it feels like i've got enough information, but not the drive or confidence to put it into practice. every time i try to start a new project, i end up comparing myself to others, wondering if my work is good enough, and questioning whether i'm making a mistake.

the thought of going back to school or taking more courses feels daunting, like i'll be stuck in debt or worse, still not have the confidence to pursue my true passion. at the same time, staying on the current path feels like stagnation i know there's something more out there for me, but it's hard to see what that is.

has anyone else felt this way? how did you get back on track and find your creative spark again?

tl;dr 29, freelance writer feeling stuck and unsure if it's too late to make a change