After returning to Swat, Malala observes families wrongfully broken apart by the conflict and the government of Pakistan. What were some examples of these fractured families?

Over the course of time, Malala's class size dwindled as students and teachers fled the valley to get away from the Taliban. People deemed "agitators" to the Taliban simply disappeared or were publicly executed, fracturing families. The Taliban's deadline for the closure of all girls' schools was approaching, but Malala, her father, and the headmistress Madam Maryam were all determined to keep the Kushal School open for as long as possible.