My Body, My Truth: How Naturism Empowered My LGBTQ+ Journey

Coming out is often painted as a single, triumphant moment—the big reveal, the rainbow flag waving in the wind, the cheers and hugs. But for many of us in the LGBTQ+ community, the journey toward authenticity isn’t just about who we love; it’s also about how we feel in our bodies. For me, that second part—the relationship with my body—was a quieter stru…