For as long as I can remember, I leaned on my dad to pick me up, solve my problems, put a band-aid on my knee scrapes, high five me after a game, answer my questions and give me advice.

Though, as I grew up, I realized that I needed to be independent and go at it alone.

So I felt the need to not listen to advice, to pick and choose what I wanted, to try and solve my own issues, and more.

I was heading off to college and thought, "This is it. I'll be on my own, and won't need anyone."

Truth is, I needed my dad.

I learned over time that no matter how old you get, no matter how big you think you are, no matter how stubborn you may be about life, you need someone, and that someone can be anyone.

As humans, we depend on one another to live. Scientifically to reproduce, but emotionally, mentally and even physically to survive.

When I left for college, I had a good head on my shoulders, I was organized (me and my type A personality), I believe I am smart, and felt that I had a great plan. But plans don't always work the way they're supposed to, so when my plan crumbled, I crumbled.

And my dad was there to pick up the pieces, just like he has always been.

Although I felt like I could be completely independent, I still relied on someone to help me get through a new experience and difficult time.

The college I was at was not for me, being too far from home. The major I threw myself in was not for me, for it not being my big dream. And my dad supported me in my choices and helped me along the way.

Was I not independent if I asked my dad for advice, help, input?

No. I was I absolutely still independent, but I was also human.

We reach for others in tough times, to help us through, and we shouldn't be ashamed of that.

I always have a few important people in my life who I go to with my problems, whether it be a big life question, stupid girl drama, etc.

And we reach for others not just in our tough times but in our greatest times as well.

I always have a few important people in my life who I confide in, to tell big goals I accomplished or crazy secrets. Because we as humans also need others to celebrate with.

We like sharing and having another person to congratulate us on our accomplishments.

And we as humans love having people share news with us, because it's in our nature to care for others when they're down or happy dance with a friend when something goes right.

Basically what I'm saying is that through time, I learned that I can be independent, yet still rely on others, such as my dad, sisters, best friends, etc. to help me get through the good and the bad; that makes us humans, human.

So never be ashamed to ask for help, because that's what friends are for.

Reach for that hand, take it, grab it and appreciate it. Because you'll learn how truly hard it is to go at it alone if you have no one to help you go at it.

^ Am I a loser for loving this part in "Big Hero 6" the most?

And always go back for that last hug, because they keep you together, literally.

And although I am not a huge fan of hugging, thanks to those huggers who keep me together, you know who you are.