centauri4-naturism: madeinthenude:A Family Nudist.Sometimes the direct approach is the best.* Ne
centauri4-naturism: madeinthenude: A Family Nudist. Sometimes the direct approach is the best.* Needing to be accepted as yourself by your family and circle of friends is a need we all have. Being accepted or acknowledged by those we care about and love validates who we are. Maybe more importantly, it helps us understand who cares about us and who we can rely on. Because of that validation, our nudity around family, friends, or whomever, should be as normal as clothing; and therefore, shouldn’t be treated any differently. After that, any worries or fears we have should be considered our own and not the thoughts or intentions of others. Despite this assurance, being nude around people who are not nudists will still be weird at first. There will be jokes and teasing, but this is mostly to test our resolve or allow them to come to terms with it themselves. Everyone moves on eventually. If teasing goes on or becomes more intense you may have to talk to them. People sometimes agree to something they think they’ll be comfortable with but discover they are not. This is okay too. If someone changes their mind, talk with them. It may mean not being nude around them, but it shouldn’t lower their feelings towards you or their willingness to support you. On the flip side, if you feel uncomfortable being nude around others, then don’t force it. It will only sour the joy of nudity. We all have our tolerances and limits. It is nothing to be ashamed of and won’t diminish your standing as a nudist. In the end and above all, have fun. Remember to laugh and remain true to yourself. That is the most we can ask from life. Text by Made in the Nude. Photo by williamwalsh “Kendall 22” http://williamwalsh.deviantart.com/art/Kendall-22-188936348 Nudiarist http://nudiarist.tumblr.com/post/93216554018/kendall-22-by-williamwalsh * Asking people to to be nude around them needs to be considered on a case by case basis. Some family are chill and will be okay with it without question. Others may never accept it. Most nudists have to test the waters first to make sure the pros outweigh the cons. Use your best judgement. An example of a multi-author, multi-contributor collaboration! Be honest. Be open. Be accepted. -- source link