I'm a songwriter/singer. Please can someone help me get started?!

I'm a songwriter/singer. Please can someone help me get started?

I have been writing many songs for years now, and I really want to become a singer, just the rush from being on stage singing all your heart out, is amazing. And when you have people reading your music, and they can relate to it. I love it so much.

But the problem is my voice, my writing is great. But its that when I sing sometimes my throat hurts. And I drink water as I sing, and try breathing during pauses, but nothings working, I can't find my voice at all. Do you think I'll ever find it? Or my voice is damaged for good? If I have hope, then is it possible to get training for as cheap as possible because I don't want expensive classes, when I can learn at home. Any tips on how to sing better?

If your throat hurts, you should go see a doctor and get cured first. Then, sing as much as you like to your favorite songs and put a lot of emotions in your songs.
Pretend that what you're singing is exactly how you feel.