Hi there!
Welcome to my little corner of the internet. My name’s the Moldy Muse, and I’m what the mold illness community affectionately calls a “Moldy!” It’s the term for those of us dealing with a specific type of mold illness, where our bodies struggle to eliminate mold toxins after excessive exposure.By day, I’m a Software Product Manager. By night (and most other times), I’m navigating life post-mold exposure—monitoring my detox process, adapting to a completely new way of living, and, when I need a laugh, enjoying a good stand-up comedy special.
The past five years have been a rollercoaster. I fulfilled my dream of owning a beautiful waterfront home on the Gulf of Mexico. But then, things took a turn. I became mysteriously, persistently ill. Eventually, I discovered the hidden culprit: toxic mold growing behind the walls. The journey that followed wasn’t easy, but it was transformative. I left my dream home behind, moved into an experimental “Tiny Home on Wheels” designed to resist mold, and began a rigorous detoxification process.
Mold illness is a complex and often misunderstood condition, and living with it has reshaped every aspect of my life. Through this blog, I hope to share my journey—the challenges, the lessons, and the solutions I’ve found along the way—in the hopes that it might help others who are facing similar struggles.
This is my story. I’m so glad you’re here to share it with me.