About 13 years ago, my life took a dramatic turn. I’d been a lifelong geek — passionate about tech, always glued to my devices. But I started getting seriously ill. After some trial and error, I realized it was constant exposure to laptops, phones, and Wi-Fi that was making me sick. When I cut back drastically on the wireless usage, my health improved. But over the years my sensitivity progressively got worse.

Now, I can only go into town wearing full shielding — a cotton/stainless steel mesh suit that covers me head to toe — just to do basic errands. I’ve moved to a quiet valley, off-grid, where I live with 12V DC. I haven’t found a way to get better, but I’ve found that reducing EMF exposure to near-zero helps me avoid migraines and full-body inflammation.

Living in community while being electrosensitive is especially challenging. I love technology, but I had to learn how to use it safely. I now drastically limit exposure while still accessing many of its benefits.

The bigger challenge is people. Most don’t feel the effects of EMFs — at least not yet — so they assume it’s harmless. And with no support from doctors and limited data being tracked, most people simply aren’t aware. In shared spaces, especially with newcomers bringing in their wireless emitting gear, we’ve had to set clear boundaries in recognition of this prevalent addiction.

Stepping into a truly EMF-free zone lets people feel the difference — when the nervous system can finally exhale, and the body finds ease. I believe real EMF awareness will rise from people choosing health, clarity, and calm for themselves.

More people are waking up. I help where I can — sharing what I’ve learned. And I believe, if we keep building safe, creative, EMF-free spaces, we’ll be ready for the wave of awareness that’s coming.