That statement is true. But does rhea have any family obligations? I believe she is single, and has not family back home waiting for the money from winning at pool to hit the mail box.
I had a dream in 1965 that I hoped would become a reality in the Military with me becoming a Military photographer. Trading accident while wait for school to start end that dream than.
But the dream haunted me, and became a part time advocation, until 1983 when I had some luck, and save enough to chase the dream full time.
Persistence, talent, some luck break, a few lucurtative assignment kept the dream buring. At the end of year one I wasn't he black, and meeting my financial obligations. More good luck, lucky break, and the dream lasted until the internet killed freelance editorial photography.
This better to chase a dream, than to have said I wish I had. JMHO
You realize your story is pretty much what everyone is suggesting Rhea do, right?
Most aren't saying she should give up her dream (although most would say it's never going to happen), but that she should find something a little more financially secure, and then work on her game in her free time.
Playing $20 and $50 sets isn't how you make it on the road.