2015 update: My story needs updating but other priorities intervene. In brief, after 5 years of chelation and several health crises, I was well enough to take on scientific writing and political activism. Unfortunately, I incurred major stress trying unsuccessfully to pass a mercury-awareness ordinance in my city in the face of ADA opposition. My health spiraled downward and I could no longer tolerate even very-low-dose chelation. I continue to ration my limited energy on writing about mercury. I'll update my story eventually.