Opera is credible drama now, and it costs less than going to a football match. What have you got to lose?
My mum used to say to me, 'Spit on yer 'ands and take a fresh 'old.' Keep going even if you have setbacks.
Singing is an arduous business and it needs sacrifices.
I'm engaging my diaphragm as I'm speaking to you right now.
I do a lot of vocal hygiene.
I also have to support my speaking voice by sitting in a way that engages the diaphragm in the way I would for singing.