Just so.

> But then, surprising everyone in the room, she cried, “They took my f...ing phone!”

> The first was that Kelly’s unhealthy attachment to her phone continued, causing almost constant tension at home.

So for her, it's not just a phone. It's a substantial chunk of her reality. It probably feels not that far from forcible lobotomy. Or at least, being isolated from her friends and interests.

There's also the autonomy issue.