From the start of the uprising, Loubna’s parents took opposite sides: her father and uncles stood with Assad, while Loubna and her mother supported the growing protests. 
Kuanzia mwanzo wa harakati za kuwa kinyume na mamlaka, wazazi wa Loubna walikuwa katika pande tofauti: baba yake na wajomba zake walikuwa upande wa Assad, wakati Loubna na mama yake walikuwa wakiunga mkono maandamano yaliyokuwa yakishamiri.