Long Hair -- will my hair really be that long?

Long hair is something that has eluded me my whole life. Sure, I could get braids or a weave, but it wasn't really my hair. I remember stretching my relaxed hair after each touch-up, hoping it was a wee bit longer -- only to have it eventually break off. And now, I see all these lovely locked ladies, but I can't help wonder. "Will that be me?" I see gorgeous locks all the way down backs, and I only have hope that mine will be the same. I guess I'm in a bit of denial. I really don't believe that I'll one day have these long, luxurious locks. If they make it to my shoulder, I'll be happy. But oh to dream of the middle of my back.