HGTV’s Ben and Erin Napier, and their adorable family, have lived through several tragic events.

It took another procedure for them to conclude that Erin had a perforated appendix.

The busy working mother explained that her health problems began after her appendix “partially ruptured.”

Erin Napier smiling

“Erin also admitted that she had to deal with “panic attacks and spiraling thoughts.

Unfortunately, that wasn’t the end of her health struggles.

Naturally, that wasn’t a permanent solution, and the pain eventually returned.

Erin and Ben Napier talking at an event

Thankfully, Erin knew a great physical therapist: Her brother.

Erin and Ben Napier posing for photos