That’s a very inspiring story!
I’ve been dreaming about being a singer since I was a kid, but now, at my 29 I am still terrified of singing even to my friends, my boyfriend and my family. I found a teacher long ago, a great one, she helped me go on stage once, but I am still terrified to do it again.
I have never sung in karaoke. While reading your story, I was thinking “maybe I have to make myself do it”. But the way you changed your goal and went directly to the stage is amazing. You are brave and I wish to be that brave too!