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Breathe..

Breathe.. You are going to be okay.. Breathe and remember that you’ve been in this place before. You’ve been this comfortable, anxious and scarred, and you’ve survived. Breathe and know that you can survive this too. These feelings can’t break you. They are painful and debilitating, but you can sit with them and eventually, they ... Read More
 
Seeking Guidance and Support: Struggling with Abuse, Trauma, and Seeking Spiritual Healing (3)

Seeking Guidance and Support: Struggling with Abuse, Trauma, and Seeking Spiritual Healing (3)

I’m feeling incredibly lost. I know that life is an obligation towards Allah’s cause (fi sabilillah), but, oh God, the trials are so painful and burdensome. I can’t imagine living without being on His path, but honestly, I’m traumatized by the severe tests I face while on this path. It’s not because of the choices ... Read More
 
Seeing Bars to Seeing the Sky

Seeing Bars to Seeing the Sky

Dear Fatima, Have you ever experienced the feeling of driving passenger in your own life and watching it go by like lights while driving on the highway. Well, thats how I feel every day to constantly replaying the worst times of my life and always wondering what and why did I go down that path. ... Read More
 
Please help

Please help

  “I need help dealing with my mother and her toxicity but just don’t know how.” ==== The sister also submitted the following post, which one of our “Fatima” counselors will be providing a response to soon.  This information below is being provided since the sister has given additional context regarding her post above.  Please ... Read More
 
Struggle for nothing

Struggle for nothing

I have been in counseling for a long time. I’ve tried many different medications. I’ve seen different psychiatrists, doctors, specialists. I have tried herbal supplements, omega 3, acupuncture, massage, meditation/mindfulness, biofeedback. You name it! I’m starting to think I should just admit myself into the behavioral center again. But even THAT didn’t do me any ... Read More