The Aftermath Project shares the deeply personal journey of a woman whose routine hysterectomy turned into a life-altering injury. What began as a surgical complication evolved into years of chronic pain, delayed diagnosis, and a harsh lesson in how medical and legal systems handle harm.

This story is not easy for me to tell.

Sharing something this personal, this painful, and this complicated takes courage I didn’t know I had. For a long time, I kept much of it private. But I’ve chosen to speak openly now with the hope that my experience might help someone else feel less alone, more informed, and more empowered.

This blog explores the long-term impact of bladder injury and interstitial cystitis, the emotional toll of sleepless nights and relentless pain, and the legal reality of being told “there’s nothing you can do.” It sheds light on how statutes of repose and rigid legal timelines can close the door on accountability before patients even understand what has happened to their bodies.

Through faith, forgiveness, frustration, and resilience, this project examines the gap between how bodies heal and how the law keeps time — and why that gap needs to change.

My hope is that by sharing my story, I can bring awareness to the challenges patients face when injuries unfold slowly and accountability slips away quietly. If even one person feels seen, supported, or better prepared because of this, then the vulnerability of telling it will be worth it.