Mad? I was hurt. And I think many people don't see that. Pain changes the way you act, the way you speak, the way you protect yourself. It makes you quiet, more careful, and distant. Not because you don't care, but because caring started to hurt too much. It makes you think twice before trusting, before loving, and before opening up to people. It teaches you to protect your heart from everyone, and that's okay. Because protecting yourself is not weakness. It's learning how to love yourself first.