What began as a peaceful evening around a campfire turned into a months-long medical nightmare for a Kansas mother of four, who is now recovering after a series of life-threatening complications that followed multiple spider bites.

Britagne Miller was spending time with her husband and children at Cheney Reservoir in late May when she says several spiders crawled over her, leaving multiple bites across her body. At first, the bites appeared to be minor, and she didn’t think they would lead to anything serious.

Several days later, however, one bite on her calf became increasingly swollen and painful. Concerned by the worsening symptoms, Miller sought medical care, where doctors discovered severe complications that required emergency treatment.

According to Miller, surgeons removed blood clots and inserted a drain to help the wound heal. In the days that followed, she developed serious infections that led to additional surgeries and an extended stay in intensive care.

Miller, who has a history of blood-clotting disorders and other underlying health conditions, said doctors later informed her that her liver was failing and discussed end-of-life care. Refusing to give up, she chose to continue treatment.

After spending more than a month in the hospital and undergoing multiple procedures, Miller was finally discharged on July 11. She is now recovering at home while awaiting a possible liver transplant.

Reflecting on the ordeal, Miller said there were moments when she felt she could no longer continue, but thoughts of her husband and four children gave her the strength to keep fighting.

Medical experts have not confirmed which type of spider was responsible for the bites. According to a Kansas State University entomologist, the state’s only medically significant venomous spiders are the black widow and the brown recluse, though no official identification has been made in Miller’s case.

The family’s challenges have continued beyond the hospital. Miller’s husband reportedly lost his job while caring for his wife and children during her lengthy recovery, and relatives have launched a fundraiser to help cover medical bills and everyday living expenses.

Doctors continue to monitor Miller’s condition as she focuses on her recovery and awaits further treatment.