After receiving the Covid-19 vaccine, I began experiencing severe health problems. I didn’t connect the dots at first, as no one was talking about potential vaccine-related issues back then. But within weeks, I found myself sick all the time — constant infections, bronchitis, sinus issues, menstrual issues, even hair loss. My immune system seemed to be in freefall, and I was in and out of urgent care and the hospital.
Looking back, the hardest part wasn’t just the physical symptoms, though they were overwhelming. The mental and emotional toll was far worse. In March 2022, Santa Clara threatened to expel me because I refused further vaccinations after my adverse reaction. This is when things went public. Suddenly, I became the target of vicious online attacks from fellow students. Anonymous social media platforms like Flok were flooded with hateful comments, mocking my appearance and telling me to kill myself. I couldn’t even walk through the campus library without being harassed.
I felt utterly abandoned by the very institution that claimed to protect its students. The hypocrisy was glaring: while society preached about bodily autonomy and choice, I was being bullied and coerced into complying with something I knew was harming me. The toll of this public shaming left a scar deeper than any physical illness.
After we filed the lawsuit in 2022, I started to regain some sense of control. The campus environment improved, and many people came around, acknowledging the suffering I went through. However, my health continued to struggle throughout my junior year. Asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory issues persisted, though I eventually saw some improvement.
Fast forward to today: physically, I’m in a much better place, but I’m still angry. I’m angry at the CDC, the school, the doctors, and my peers who dismissed my experiences. They pushed me into a corner, knowing full well the dangers but refusing to listen. I was a 20-year-old girl being forced to put something into my body that harmed me. It’s something I believe should never have happened, and I don’t think they should get away with it.
This lawsuit isn’t just about me — it’s about making sure no one else goes through this. It’s about standing up for bodily autonomy and ensuring that no institution or governing body ever has this kind of unchecked power again. I went into college hoping to become a doctor. This experience changed everything for me, turning me away from conventional medicine and Big Pharma. Now, I want to fight for others and help prevent these kinds of violations from happening again.
The physical recovery from my vaccine injury was difficult, but the emotional scars run deeper. Santa Clara University failed me. They threw me to the wolves, allowing me to be publicly humiliated. They had a responsibility to protect me, and they didn’t. But I will continue to fight, not just for justice, but to ensure this never happens again.
Aria Morgan, a UCLA Honors graduate, is a passionate advocate for civil rights, medical freedom, and free expression. As the Director of Content at Free Now Foundation and former Managing Editor of Children’s Health Defense-CA, she brings a wealth of experience to her role. Beyond her role at Free Now Foundation, Aria is a health and wellness educator, helping individuals with injuries and chronic conditions. Her diverse professional experiences are underpinned by her unwavering commitment to protecting individual freedoms and promoting wellness for all.
Why does the page jump
Up and down as I read the article about the young woman who was vaccine injured? Really strange. Even now as I type this comment the page keeps shifting up and down.
Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for letting us know!
I don’t know why this is happening to you, but I will do my best to trouble shoot it. I’m curious if you are experiencing this with other articles on our site, or just this one? Everything is normal on my end, even when I access the article on a different browser as a visitor, and not “signed in” to our website.
I’ll continue to troubleshoot.
Thanks!
Aria
I recall that the faculty and administrators were allowed exemptions from the mandate, which, in my mind exacerbates the situation considerably. Considering the religious foundation of the university, one would think that there would be a merciful, compassionate, Jesus-like sanctuary of academics, spirit and body. Apparently there were perks on high, which made it seem appropriate to sacrifice the “flock” for the sake of the shepherds. Reminds me of the truth—many a lamb has faithfully given fur and milk to the shepherd, only to end up in the shepherd’s table in a chunky stew.
In the words of the group “Steppenwolf”—“God Damn the pusher!”