"After my first experience, like many other children, I blocked out my psychic side. It wasn't until elementary school that I subconciously opened myself up to it."
The way most school systems are, they actually tend to squash the abilities out of most children. You are very lucky that didn't happen with you. It was actually the opposite for me. I was open at home but once I started going to elementary school I sort of backslided a bit. I still have my gifts but I would definitely be more developed if it hadn't been for my school. Are you empathic as well?