Cissi Nilsson Turns Trauma into Innovation with Safety Bracelet
Cissi Nilsson creates a safety bracelet from her traumatic experience to help others feel secure.
Key Points
- • Cissi Nilsson developed a safety invention after surviving an attempted rape at 19.
- • The invention is a bracelet with a hidden alarm button for personal safety.
- • Cissi's traumatic experience motivated her to create a product that helps others feel secure.
- • She acquired various skills during the development process, including electronics and attracting investors.
Cissi Nilsson, a 27-year-old Swedish inventor, has channeled her traumatic experience of an attempted rape at 19 into creating an innovative safety device designed to help others feel secure. After enduring a distressing incident in Stockholm where she was drugged and taken to a hotel, Cissi's life was profoundly impacted, turning her once optimistic view into one filled with anxiety and fear.
Determined to regain her sense of safety, Cissi realized that existing products were inadequate for her needs. This revelation led her to spend five years developing a discreet bracelet that houses a hidden alarm button. The alarm is capable of activating several safety features and establishing communications, ultimately aimed at fostering a sense of security for its users.
"We should be able to live unlimited like everyone else," Cissi stated, emphasizing her hope for a future where individuals can live freely without fear. Throughout her journey, she acquired various skills, such as soldering electronic components and attracting investors, which also became a therapeutic way for her to overcome her lingering anxiety.
Reflecting on her transformation, Cissi said, "It sounds crazy to say it, but if I had to go through that to create this, it was worth it." Her story not only highlights personal resilience but also illustrates how adversity can inspire meaningful innovations that enhance safety in society.