"inside i'm a prisoner of my own hell"

I can come off as cold, heartless, careless.. but It's all just the outcome of my past. I build walls around my heart & refrain from allowing myself to get close or attached to anyone. I know that life is full of goodbyes, as I've encountered many, & I don't want to be just another goodbye. I will never allow anyone to walk over me, or push me out of there life as if I'm nothing. I AM something, & I will be treated the way I deserve to be. I know that I won't ever need anyone to be successful in Life. If I believe in myself I'll accomplish all I dream about accomplishing, & I'll be all that I'm set out to be.. with, or without you. I do have a heart, but it takes a lot of effort & time to get too.. So I hope you have patience if you wish to be in my life.