Losing her husband was not the end of Khawla's tragedy. She suffered from a medical condition that kept her ill for the rest of her life. An aerial bombardment caused her to have injuries in her back and pelvic area. Due to delayed medical assistance, she underwent an urgent surgery and had a plate inserted. She then became a refugee in Turkey, where she underwent a pelvic stabilization surgery. She also had a bowel resection and had both a colostomy bag and an artificial bladder implanted on her side. Now, she is in need of these bags, but her income does not support her in obtaining them.