HikerAZ

About

I am married and have older kids. I wasn't raised a nudist but have always been drawn to the lifestyle. In the past few years its become a greater part of my life. My wife is not as open to it as I am but she is getting more comfortable with it. One reason I have joined this site is to find acceptance from others as well as myself for wanting to be nude. So much of the time we are fed ideas that nudity is wrong or not what people should be doing on a casual basis. There were times when I fought those ideas within myself even when deep down I knew being nude was ok. Obviously there are others here who share these same feelings about being nude. So its good to be among all of you. However the real test is to find acceptance from those who aren't nudist. Those who are ok with nudity in a casual non-sexual setting even when it isn't something for them. This has been an area where growth is slow. There is still fear of being rejected or possible even prosecuted depending on the setting. I am however hopeful and find comfort in experiences from others.