That's the awkward part about all of this for me. I couldn't admit to myself that these people had hurt me because they did a lot of it out of good intentions. They only wanted my innocence to remain in tact, for me to be protected from all the awful things that happen... I mean, how can I blame someone for that?

But in the end, I *was* hurt. Good intentions and loving intentions don't make that better or excusable. I don't know. I think it would be a hard balance to strike. I wish I had some nice answer for you, and I've never walked in your shoes so I don't know what it would be like to be on the receiving end of someone like me. I guess all you can do is try your best. Be aware of the problem and try to not pass the disservice on to others. I don't know. 

Thanks for your thoughts... You've given me something to think about.