The fear of disappointing your parents is misplaced. The long-term pain of regret and self-loathing for not taking a chance on your own dreams will far outweigh the short-term discomfort of confronting them. Ultimately, you are responsible for your own life and happiness, and blaming them later is just an excuse for your own inaction.
To overcome parental objections to a risky career path, frame it as a time-boxed experiment. Ask for a specific, limited period (e.g., 18 months) to pursue your dream. This makes the risk feel contained and manageable to them. Promise that if you don't gain traction by the end date, you will reconsider their more traditional path.
In the current era, external factors like background, gender, or connections are less important than the quality of your work. The market is the ultimate arbiter of success. If you create the best product or content, you can win regardless of who you are or the systemic biases you may face. Focus on being undeniably good.
Constant complaining is not a harmless release; it actively shapes your social circle for the worse. The only people who are drawn to and engage with your complaints are other complainers and those who secretly want to see you fail. This creates a negative feedback loop that prevents you from taking productive action.