Those of you who have seen my original post know that I am returning to naturism after many years away. My wife is mildly supportive, but does not participate. My remaining two children who live with me, a daughter 24 and a son 22 think Dad is a bit daft.

My habit upon rising in the morning, I have slept nude since a teenager, is to go to the basement, still nude, to check the fire in the wood stove and get it going. My son, who sleeps down there usually will talk to me briefly, but not look in my direction, trying not to see me I suppose. It is not that he is hostile, he just seems to act as if he wishes it would all go away. In talking with him he says he has no problem with my being nude, but it is obvious that he is trying to deal with it.

Anyway, I opened the basement door that leads outside and a bird flew in. I chased the bird around for a little while and was having no success in getting it out. My son came and we spent the next fifteen minutes or so chasing this bird around the basement, trying to get it to go outside, All of this time, I am completely naked. He finally had to go upstairs to eat and go to work and I continued the wild safari.

After I came upstairs, he looked at me, talked to me, and while I was standing at the bathroom sink shaving, nude of course, he came in and brushed his teeth before leaving for work. It seems that a barrier has been broken with him. I look forward to his acceptance of my nudity and his joining me around the house. After he showers in the evening he usually walks from the bathroom to his bedroom in just his boxers. Perhaps soon they will be gone as well. Maybe I need to invite birds in more often and we, as a family can begin nude bird chasing as a family activity!

Nakedspirit

Dear Mr. Nakedspirit, I just finished posting when I say your new posting. I must say I was disappointed as I thought it would be about chasing a naked bird --- LOL No really I am glad to read your story and to now that maybe it is going better with your son. I am only a teenager but my father tells me most good things take time and we live in an instant world. You didn't tell us but was the bird naked? luv, Jen

Yes, Jen, it was naked as a jay bird. Actually, it was a chickadee!

nakedspirit

I don't think a naked bird would be very hard to chase, with no feathers and all.

Miss Jen, you have a wise father, there. I had never heard the term "instant world" before, but my wife could tell you of how I feel about people having a "fast-food" mentality. Everybody wants quality, but they want it RIGHT NOW.

Oh, hey, about parents and kids and differant opinions about nudity: my parents still aren't wild about it, but my mom brought me a newspaper cartoon the other day about nudity. She just kind of laughed. Guess things may be a bit better there.

K

I think our best way to promote nudity is to just go about our business as though it was a natural thing. Dress when folks call ahead to say they're coming. If they show up uninvited like my UPS driver did yesterday while I was ferting my flowers out front, just collect their package like you normally would, if clothed.

The kids next door were playing with their dog. It almost came to me as I was coming from the carriage house after getting a drink on my way back to my shredder work out of sight on the other side of the house. I was almost hoping it would come over to me so that I could stop and pet it while nude.

I think you are right. Although I have had some discussion, it seems to make people as uncomfortable talking about it, if not more, that just having it happen. The talk afterward seems much easier than a “what if” conversation. I have noticed in reading other posts that this is the case in many instances.

nakedspirit

Just remember, that as Christians we shouldn't push our nudity on somebody than may be offended.

Refer to my "very important question", and the excellent replies that I got.

For that sake, I will continue to cover when somebody comes a'callin(but, hey, if you're outside...).

K

I wouldn't push it on anyone, but I think there is a possible fine line between pushing and being bold. I have talked with my kids and they say there is no problem, but they are not real accepting of it. My daughter has the hardest time and so I am clothed most of the time around her. I go from bedroom to bath nude and the occasional walk to the kitchen early before she is up, but then she gets up sometimes. She has never said don't be naked around me, but I know she is a little uncomfortable. We, as Christians need to be sensitive, but not so sensitive that we are afraid to ever do anything. It's the old "causing someone to stumble" thing. How far do we go? I think we need to use our common sense and the guidence of the Spirit.

nakedspirit

I agree completely.

I forgot to mention before: congratulations on your families willingness to let you "be you". That shows the deep level of trust they must have in you, and the love they have to put up with what they probably consider strange behavior.

Later
God Bless
K

You just need to keep doing what you are doing. It's going to take some time. I have people who has said, "Sure, no poblem my naked friend!" only to have them look off into space or say "Oooops, I'll get out of the way here" or "I'll look at you when you get dressed".

They say one thing, act another.

But at least your family were honest and gave their true opinion.

If they do decide you are off your rocker and want to "put you away", ask to be put in a naturist resort with all the other daft people! (Maybe we'll be there)

Advice: You will want to join AANR and TNS and get their publications so you can not only be a part of a national organization that is recognized by legal courts and staffed with a great team, but being a member of two of them secures you with a sense of seriousness to those around you.

Right now, my wife and I had to drop our membership temporarilly due to "miphundsalo" disease (very common lately, spreading like crazy), but will get back on as soon as possible!!!! (Hopefully by the end of this month)

They will also have magazines, newsletters and other publications that can be "left out" in various places around the house (hint, hint).

The more they see, the more likely they will take action one way or the other. Hopefully, in your favor.

Stay with us, thanks for posting your recent triumphs and may God bless you AND your family.

Bird...I mean...Boyd Allen

I’d like to ask why you think both. I have to admit I have little knowledge of either, but have read some negative stuff about AANR. I have read that they promote less than Christian ideals in some of the things they back. What has been you experience? I was already considering TNS.


Nakedspirit

I dont' think either one promotes one idealogy over the other. I suggested both because you can always get help in one area or another.

Not all people are against naturism for the same reason. Some are against it for physical, spiritual, or legal reasons. Maybe all three. they do cover all aspects of the law and being a part of both creates a "backup" system if you will.

However, you can still join just one. That was only a suggestion.

Boyd