Hello forum, I'm one of the new guys

[Runensucher]

Hey Runensucher.

I am a stranger to the voice acting world and I trust you're ahead of the game than most of us here. But I got to ask. Have you tried looking for voice acting gigs locally? Or alternatively, have you thought about doing a podcast where you can let all your voice acting skills run wild? I came across Billy West's podcast recently (https://billywestpodcast.com/), and it seems this might be an untapped medium for up and coming voice actors such as yourself. This day and age, it's easy to push content out!

If voice acting is what makes you happy, there is no reason for you to not go for it. I don't know much of your background story to know how it became overwhelming, but it is sad to see people not getting to do their craft they love.

I can relate at a certain level when it comes to being overwhelmed. If I may share a piece of myself, this art journey I'm on isn't exactly a pony ride as well. I'm pretty much in the same deal as you: working on a job we don't necessarily like, doing our little projects for little to no money. Not that I'd like to compare and make this into a pissing contest, but I've gone to a point where my real life relationships dwindle down to just immediate family.

Sure, things can be overwhelming. But I came to realize that, more often than not, it's just my anxiety jawing back at me. Maybe it would help you if you can isolate what's making you feel that way by seeing yourself in third person and try to identify what the source of your discomfort is.

Let me extend my hand towards you and say: if you want to chat it up, there's a shoutbox on the front page. And Discord (https://discord.gg/azX8fwT) where a lot of members drop by and talk just about anything.

Welcome to the Crimson Daggers.

(Oh yeah, start up a sketchbook. Do challenges. Hand out crits. Yada yada yada.. Usual drill..)

Hi John!
Thank you for your honest words. I'm afraid our situations don't relate as much as you think (I'm far away from working in projects) but I appreciate your thought-out response.
About the voice acting: I'm not the "run wild"-type of guy. Sure, internet is great for creators, but without the "wild" kind of energy you need a lot of discipline. And I ran out of both.
But don't be sad. :)
I made this decision and it was good. I felt relieved and for now I'm happy with doing something else. I'm more than a voice actor. There are several things that make me  happy.
I'm pretty sure we will write at discord in the closer future. Thanks for your invite.

@Artloader
Don't be mad! I don't know how to insert a second quote right now.
Your response really made me feel at home. ^^
I'm often caught between shame and honesty and it's really good to know that I can just be myself and will still find someone who understands my urge to express and explain. Nice to meet you! :)