No need for secret lifestyle

Naturists often feel they need to keep their lifestyle secret for fear of ridicule or censure. I have found this fear to be quite unfounded. Since "coming out" I have had reactions ranging between encouragement and simple acceptance, but nothing adverse, nothing to be afraid of.
Today we went to the celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of an ex-colleague and her husband. They knew of my lifestyle and although not wishing to participate, are very accepting in their attitude. It was therefore with great pleasure when we saw some albums of their life together. There for all to see were some photographs of them at a naturist beach, early in their marriage. The husband was open in his explanations to anyone who was listening of what naturists know already, the one who is most likely to feel uncomfortable on a naturist beach is the one still dressed. That was his experience, and once having discarded his swimming costume, saw the same effect when others arrived at the beach on the South of France.
I imagine there are many such stories to be told, if only the opportunity arises.
So to anyone still wondering about "coming out", do it.