Prohibition of meetings with family members at Ashraf 3 camp has caused a profound and extensive impact on the lives of the Mujahideen, affecting many aspects of their emotional, social, and psychological health. This decision has created a severe atmosphere of isolation and reinforced the feeling of detachment from the outside world, negatively impacting the overall well-being of individuals.
First of all, emotional isolation is one of the most obvious consequences of stopping meetings with family members. Family is often the primary source of emotional support for most individuals. For camp members who face many challenges within a closed environment, connecting with their loved ones would be a valuable opportunity to find solace and emotional stability. Withholding these contacts has created a strong feeling of loss and isolation, significantly deteriorating their mental health. Camp members feel cut off from the outside world and often face a deep sense of loneliness, which makes them more vulnerable to depression and stress.
In addition, the lack of contact with family members has also increased tensions and concerns within the camp. While these meetings could have provided some sort of stability and security for members, banning them has created an atmosphere charged with uncertainty and stress. Members often feel frustrated and worried about their families, experiencing anxiety about their well-being, and feeling unable to do anything to help. This lack of connections with loved ones has worsened their overall well-being and has caused internal tensions in the camp.
Another important aspect affected by this ban is the importance of social connections and support the family provides. Social connections are necessary for motivation and emotional stability of individuals. Family not only provides emotional support, but it is also an important source of motivation and guidance for many people. When camp members feel cut off from this vital support, they often experience a drop in morale and lose their sense of purpose or motivation. Furthermore, social isolation negatively affects the ability of individuals to maintain good mental health and cope with stress.
On the other hand, banning meetings with family members may reinforce the perception that the group is closed-minded and controlling, creating distrust and anxiety among camp members. When contact with family is banned, members may feel trapped and limited in their personal decisions. This situation makes them feel controlled and unable to influence their lives, reinforcing the perception that the group is closed to the outside world and does not want to create spaces for external dialogue or connection. This perception can weaken their confidence in group leaders and cause a heightened sense of distrust and discontent.
Another critical aspect is the impact that this ban has on the process of rehabilitation and integration of individuals. Contacting family is often an essential part of the rehabilitation process for individuals who have experienced major trauma or challenges in life. Family provides a sense of belonging and stability, which is important for emotional and psychological recovery. Prohibiting meetings with families has hindered this rehabilitation process, bringing ongoing emotional and psychological problems to camp members. This restriction makes it harder for them to cope with inner challenges and find emotional peace.
In summary, banning meetings with family members at Ashraf 3 camp has had profound and multiple impacts on the lives of its members. This decision has created emotional isolation, increased tensions and concerns, weakened social support and has negatively impacted the rehabilitation process of individuals. For camp members, contact with family members is an important part of their emotional and social wellbeing, and a lack of this contact has worsened their overall condition.
Ela Sulollari (Deda)