I would hope by now you know

That I CARE. That I don't give up.  That the HARD TIMES DON'T SCARE ME.  That I cry, but that I still try. That my family means the WORLD to me, and so do my true friends.  That a hug is important, but even MORE important is the person I am hugging.  I hate being a disappointment.  I hate seeing others upset.  I strive to smile everyday.  I do my best not to judge.  I love with everything I have. And if I could, I would take everyone else's problems, and carry their weight on my own two shoulders. 

But I would also HOPE you know, that I am just a girl who loves to dream. And sometimes I can't carry nearly as much weight as I pretend.  I would also HOPE you know, that I struggle, that I hurt, and that just like everyone else I need a shoulder to cry on, an ear to vent to, and arms to be wrapped in. 

Because as strong as I attempt to be, I am not nearly as strong when its just me.

I WOULD HOPE BY NOW YOU KNOW, THAT SOMETIMES ALL I NEED, IS YOUR