Innocence is a state of mind, as are ALL experiences.. Once removed, or passed, these states cannot EVER be returned to.. No matter the context, once you pass these milestones, be it the discovery of adult magazines at an early age, or the introduction to carnal pleasures, you can NOT return to the innocence you lived by before these events were revealed, whether you WANT to be, or not..
I had the (mis) fortune (??) of discovering Playboy magazine, hidden though it was by My Grandpa, being an intellectually curious child, I ALSO discovered the fact He had an ACTUAL US Minted $100,000 bill in His safe.. But, be that as it may, FEW accept the fact that any Mint ever PRINTED them, let alone someone SAW one.. (details can be explained on request,, Message Me for further details)
I discovered Playboy in 1977.. At the age of 8.. (AGAIN, will not dwell on details, but will happily discuss them in private for those that may be (morbidly) curious..) I may not be PROUD of this fact.. (As well as OTHER facts in My life) but I will NOT shy away from, nor HIDE from them, these are ALL experiences that have made Me into who I am today. Warrior, person and man..
I AM who I am. I neither make excuses NOR apologize for either..
Dom