If I were given a nickel for seeing a post about a developer holding their project indefinitely because they bit off more than they could chew, I would have two now. I don't know why, but, weirdly, it happened twice now. I just wanted to say that meme. Anyway, it's normal to stop a project if it means that it will negatively affect both your real-life status and writing. Its pretty reasonable since pursuing it further with a lack of drive and commitment would only sacrifice your writing and might affect your entire game.