"a lifestyle in harmony with
nature, expressed through social nudity, and characterised by self-respect of
people with different opinions and of the environment."
I have made a decision this night. I am coming out as a
Naturist/Nudist. I have been held back ever since I can remember. I was taught
shame at an early age. I have been oppressed by this my whole life; always
worried if someone might see me and tell others or judge me.
I was taught that nudity was shameful and wrong; that nudity
meant you were perverted. While many exist that are perverted; I am not. I love
the outdoors and the way the wind and the water flows over my body when I'm in
my natural state. For years, I have tried to figure out what's different about
me. Am I lesbian? Am I a pervert? What is it that's so different about me? I
began this life without shame and I intend to leave it the same way. My heart
is already a flutter with the prospect of the future. To be my true self!
I prefer to call myself a Naturist, not a nudist because I
believe it just fits my spirit better. I want to be true to who I am and
Naturist just fits.
I like this description:
Naturists see of nudity as a way of life, a healthy
lifestyle that lives clothes-free and greatly appreciates the link between
being nude, which is perfectly natural, and the rest of nature.
That is my genre of Nudism. I am not a pervert and I don't
get into the weird side of things. In fact I am completely opposed to the
sexual promiscuity and perversion that occurs in some circles. While I am not
judgmental of others choices; I simply desire the same respect in return. I
like the purity of nature and all things natural.
I can't tell you how free I’m feeling inside already! It is
amazing to me how long I have been under the spell. I'm so glad to be out and I
look forward to the future!
Thanks for listening.
Sincerely,
Cassie