Thank you for spending some of your time reading As Long As She Lives, I'm so happy you liked it, I hope it calls you back to read more :)
I saw your post about maybe giving up writing and I understand the frustration, and that dreams change, but I just wanted to share something with you which is my favourite piece of advice from a published writer, maybe it will help :) http://darcyconroy.tumblr.com/post/57653891316/my-favourite-piece-of-writing-advice-from-ira
Maybe it was your childhood dream, but it's not a childish one. Unlike the aging footballer, writers can only improve with age as long as they are reading and educating themselves. Frankly, just the fact that you are trying to assess yourself honestly puts you above many, many unpublished writers (and some published ones!)
Of course if your dreams really have changed then that's another thing but don't forget you can always write just for your own joy :)