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A nice read. I found a number of touch points with my own experiences. While the journey to Naturism is unique for each of us, there are certainly similarities to our stories. I always enjoy hearing “first time” tales. Although the first time nude beach and first time nude resort stories are interesting, I’m always much more interested to hear about overcoming fears, looking past societal norms, embracing what others shun, going nude at home, discussing with family or friends, etc.. Embracing naturism starts early, with thoughts and words, long before clothes are shed. That transition is truly fascinating

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May 9, 2023·edited May 9, 2023

It is interesting to read in detail about your journey into nudism. I have had a similar experience in making nudism my way of life. Like you my first common experience of social nudism was at beaches, both on holiday and on weekend trips. A friend had told me in our early teenage years that his family were nudists, it was a warning about what I might encounter if I went to their home unannounced. It was great news to know that I had a friend who came from a nudist family as I'd already discovered the freedom of being naked when left at home alone. A few years later after I'd read about social nudism and talked to my friend about it I wanted to take the next step and go to places where there would be other nudists, so I went to nude beaches. I actively sought out nudist beaches because I felt as if this was where I wanted to be, I knew then that I am a nudist. Once I'd discovered how much I liked being among other nudists I actively sought out lots of other ways to socialise nude, as you describe. Holidays became regular trips to nudist resorts so I could enjoy 24/7 social nudism. I've never looked back either.

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I’m really enjoying you and your work! Would love to meet you sometime.

Best regards,

M

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