Afghanistan's protracted conflict has cast a long and devastating shadow over the country's population. While the war's immediate toll has been staggering, with countless lives lost and widespread infrastructure destruction, its hidden impact has been equally horrific. The conflict has uprooted families, shattered communities, and left a haunting legacy of trauma and mental health issues. Millions have been displaced, forced to flee their homes and endure the precarious existence of refugees. Meanwhile, the horrors of war have etched themselves into the minds of survivors, leaving them haunted by flashbacks, nightmares, and an enduring sense of fear and insecurity. The war's unseen scars run deep, leaving an immeasurable burden on the nation's collective psyche.