An abroad-based Nigerian lady has shared her feelings of guilt after surviving a heart transplant, sparking reactions from netizens.
In a widely shared video, an unidentified lady expressed her gratitude for a second chance at life following a successful heart transplant and revealed her true feelings post-surgery. She detailed the emotional and psychological challenges she has faced since the procedure.
She admitted that the procedure was the most challenging experience of her life because it meant someone had to die for her to receive a new heart, making it difficult for her to accept. This realization has led to an overwhelming sense of guilt, which has been hard to cope with.
Despite being thankful for her donor and praying for their family daily, she has no plans to meet them due to the guilt she feels. She expressed that living with the knowledge that someone else's life ended so she could continue hers is a heavy burden to bear.
She also speculated that she might be suffering from PTSD over the past two months since her surgery, as she needs to heal both physically and mentally. The trauma of the surgery and the guilt associated with the circumstances have made the recovery process particularly challenging.
Read some reactions from netizens as you scroll
Ara Cash said: “She’s still feeling like a queen, simps gone ooo”
Son of Man stated: “That was exactly what Jesus did for us. That is why we must all give our life to God.”
Shandy wrote: “The more reason you should live right”
Regardless said: “She should look after the heart and live her best life”
Your First Love stated: “The guilt will be with her but she will still need to Thank God she is alive and she will always be indebted to the person that died.💯💯🤝”
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“I feel guilty because someone dïed for me to get this heart” — Lady says after undergoing heart transplant surgery. pic.twitter.com/N6QmnWI1qd
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