Do want encouragements

I have to say, right now, it's not really enough just to talk with a sullen face about how I am stressed out, and this goes for everyone I talk to, online and off, on a daily basis. Do I really have to ask for more, especially when I'm going through so much? Would it take up so much of our time (those of us who do have more time, anyway. Hint: not me) to encourage each other a little bit more? Is it so damn hard for anyone to write a short, sweet email that says "I am thinking of you" or "You'll make it!", or call each other to see how the other is doing? Just because I'll see you tomorrow or sometime within the next few days, doesn't mean we have to just wait until then (by then it will be over anyways, and I'd rather not be left feeling "where were you when I needed someone?"). Are we really that time-constrained and insensitive to the silent cries of others? You can see it so clearly in their eyes. Are mine not shining enough with burdens already? Are we - am I - so selfish to secretly want this kind of pampering?

I give up trying to be right. It's just hard. Maybe it's just me, I don't know anymore, but there's no use fighting when I can't win. But what can I do? Call 3 people today and let them know that at least, I'm thinking of them.