[Erin Pavlina]

Tracey is scared, she wants security. She has no control over the situation but must count on you to be successful running your own business. It sounds like she has shared her concerns with her family who must, of course, want her to be secure financially as well so they are going to put pressure on her to put pressure on you to succeed. I would at the very least acknowledge to Tracey that you understand she desires financial security and let her know that you share her desire. At least then she will know you are not willing to starve to accomplish your dream.

As for some practical advice, Steve and I went through a similar experience when he decided to stop running his successful software company, take a huge income hit, and start a blog. Financial security was very important to me, but his happiness and him following his dream was even more important to me. I knew that if things didn't work out with stevepavlina.com that we could recover and get back on our feet. But not to have let him try would have been cruel I believe. I supported him 100% in his desire. And I ramped up my own income so we could get through the inevitable income dip.

It took faith, courage, and love. We had to push away fear, uncertainty and a need to control. But it all worked out for us and didn't take as long as we thought.

Is she bringing in an income? Is there a way for you to do what you want to do and also earn enough income on the side to keep you guys going while your site takes off? That's where my mind would be at this point.