Dude, if you started in 7th grade, I sure as hell hope you’re craving was fueled by curiosity and choice.
Most of us find our freak later in life… by 11th grade.
I started in 7th grade I realized it was yes it was awesome but I was at an all boys school which was so much fun 
I read your other reply to my longer post. You did discover, and explore your ‘freak’ early in life (all boys school. I would have lost my mind) Cheers mate to you next ‘flute-of-man’.