This video is a narrative of a personal experience; an account of a decision made under intense pressure and despair, which led to heavy consequences.
“Delnia” (a pseudonym), a 23-year-old girl, sent us this video to share her bitter experience of joining the Komala group. She speaks of the psychological and social pressures she endured from her family, peers, and living conditions—pressures that drove her toward a choice whose true nature, she admits, she was unaware of.
In this narrative, Delnia explains that after entering the group, she was confronted with an environment that was far from her initial expectations. She speaks of the harsh conditions, psychological strain, and a total lack of understanding regarding the individual circumstances of members; conditions that, according to her, led to feelings of worthlessness and aimlessness.
While this account is a personal experience, it serves as a point of reflection for many young people in similar situations. Decisions made in difficult moments can sometimes forge paths from which returning is not simple.
This video was recorded by the individual herself using her personal mobile phone and is published by us without any alterations. Furthermore, in accordance with the policies of the Iranian Kurdistan Human Rights Watch (IKHRW) and to ensure the individual’s safety, a pseudonym has been used, her face is not shown, and her voice has been modified for this purpose.
The original version of this video is preserved in the IKHRW archives and can be made available to researchers under protected conditions if necessary. The publication of this video aims to give a voice to those who have had similar experiences—voices that rarely find the opportunity to be heard.
If you have a similar experience, you can send us your videos to provide an opportunity for them to be heard.
