Nayarit Colmenares, a Venezuelan woman who lost her right hand in the recent earthquakes, is coping with the physical and emotional aftermath. She is experiencing phantom limb syndrome, a condition where she feels sensations – including pulsations, tingling, and heat – in her missing hand as if it were still there. Despite the significant physical loss, Colmenares states that losing her husband in the disaster is an even greater pain. Her testimony highlights the complex trauma experienced by survivors of the Venezuelan earthquakes. The psychological impact of losing loved ones often outweighs physical injuries. Colmenares’ experience sheds light on both the neurological phenomenon of phantom limb syndrome and the profound grief felt by those affected by the earthquakes. Her story underscores the long road to recovery for many Venezuelans.