So much has already been said but I feel like putting my 2 cents worth in from my own POV.

With the life I've had, things I've experienced and went through - I feel as if I am damaged. I don't have a whole lot of self worth. I take responsibility for anything and everything whether in reality its my fault or not. I feel as if I deserve to be submissive. Not that it is a bad thing, but I don't feel as if I deserve to be on top. At the same time, I need reassurance and support. Not someone that will abuse my feelings and lack of self worth and self confidence. I need someone that would take me, as damaged, and mold me into something beautiful.

So for me, I fit into a 'damaged goods' category. I've grown up damaged and more than likely will always have the burden of certain events on my shoulders.

Hope this makes sense. It makes a lot more sense to me in my head than it does typed out.