We're all proud of you. Life is too short and too uncertain not to take risks. People seem to think that being a singer/musician/artist is more of a risk than a regular job (it annoys me when people tell people with artistic dreams to get "real" jobs, lol) but really, how is a "real" job completely secure and certain? People often lose their jobs for reasons beyond their control, eg. companies go bust, companies downsize, workers get replaced by younger (and therefore cheaper) people or even machines, etc. People also get sick, or injured, or die suddenly....
I'm not being negative; my point is that pursuing your passion isn't really as big a risk as it may seem.... and sometime soon, you will have that wonderful, transcendent moment in which you will know beyond the shadow of a doubt, that you did the right thing, and that you are fulfilling your destiny.
Good luck, Shannon xx
