Hi Heiden! It both helps to know, but is also really sad, how common these feelings are among fellow creatives. Part of me will probably never be able to fully give up on my dream, but I think we owe it to ourselves to at least stop making our own lives harder by blaming ourselves for not being able to achieve it.
It's great to hear that your extended time off has brought such an "old" joy back for you! Makes me optimistic that I've made the right choice, too.
Thank you for your kind words, and I'm wishing you all the best as well!