Dreaming for the Unplugged Life

This past week has been a bit challenging for me. My dad asked me to call him every day for his birthday, and I really wanted to give that to him. I wish we could have been together in person in a sensory-friendly place. But we're not - he lives in a city, and I can't live there. So this wish request was really hard on me. Talking on the phone drains my energy so much. I faced several burnouts and meltdowns trying to fulfill his wish. It's not surprising that I felt guilty for not being able to sustain it.

You see, I am very sensitive to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) from things like phones, computers, TVs, and WiFi. It drains and depletes me. That's why I always put a blanket over my TV when I move somewhere new, and I make sure to turn off my WiFi router at night.

To help with this, I have a new nighttime routine. I unplug my microwave, router, TV, and shut down my iPad and iPhone before bed. This has really helped me sleep deeply and feel more rested.

It was hard to give up my Bose noise-cancelling headphones, but I think the EMFs from them were causing me issues too. Now that I live outside the city, I don't need them as much. But I'll probably get a new pair if I have to go back into the city, especially for trips to the grocery store - those darn background music drives me up the wall!

Finding EMF-free tech is an ongoing challenge, but it's really important for my health. I'm hoping that as more people become aware of this, companies will start making better products for sensitive people like me.

It's not always easy, but I'm learning to embrace my sensitivity. Being a sensitive person has its own strengths and benefits, and I'm grateful to be on a journey of self-discovery.

I am still dreaming of living a fully unplugged life one day...

#Vulnerable