Bad reputation

Ever had a bad reputation at some point in your life? Normally those labels tend to follow with poor traits and things that turn out to be negative. What seems to bother me is my bad reputation. It's not that I'm a jerk or a douche bag to others. In fact, it's the complete opposite that makes it bad. Yes, I'm too nice. Everyone knows it. I used to not be like this but when you go through bad times and hurt others for acting in such a way, it's like you are so afraid to be that person again that you go over the edge just to show that you aren't. In my case, it's starting to bite me in the ass. I know what needs to be done and that's the great thing about it. Hopefully I get my chances later on and not be passed on (again and again) for having this too nice label.