He describes the long-term impact of the war on Baraa’s mental state: “He was further traumatised when the family returned home to their house in Al Zaitoun and he saw his father’s clothes and belongings. Not only did Baraa’ have to deal with the memories of his father in their home; the neighbourhood was also the area in which his father was killed. There was lasting psychological damage, as everything reminded him of his father. In the initial aftermath of a killing, there is support from family members and friends. However, after the initial condolences and support subside, and when the family is left alone, that’s when the trauma sets in and they are left to deal with the memories of Baraa’s father and life without him.”