Do we have the same husband??? I literally have this conversation with him at least once a week.

I too struggle with Bipolar Disorder and writing has saved me and gazillion times over. Because of the minimal financial contribution my writing brings, he doesn't value it or see it as a viable career option. He too throws at me every job he sees. This article is amazing and needed to be written. I imagine many others struggle with this exact feeling whether it be a husband, or anyone significant in their life. I think the hardest part for me, is that he doesn't see my talents. I find myself always wanting him to say that he's proud of me. He doesn't. He reads my work and there's no excitement - he replies something along the lines of, "It was good." Just good, I ask - he defers to its just not a topic he's interested in. Thank you for reminding me it doesn't matter what he thinks and that I am never going to convince him otherwise, nor should I try. I've been there with my ex husband who struggled with addiction. This is a similar mindset of believing if we try hard enough we can change someone. Thank you again,