Dear Fatima

What’s your struggle?  What stones has life thrown your way? Everyone has them- problems that constantly linger on your mind and you just don’t know what to do about them.  At Stones to Bridges, we believe that everyone should have a place to unwind and address what’s on their mind. It's time to take those stones and build your bridge.

Anonymously ask “Fatima”, our seasoned team of Professional Muslim Counselors, both male and female, for their thoughts and insight. Ask Fatima about anything on your mind – school, family, love, sadness, abuse and anything else!  Sometimes an objective perspective and fresh mind can do you good.

Click here to submit your struggle and anonymously ask “Fatima” anything that's on your mind.

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Not really sure if Waiting-Til-Marriage is Worth it Anymore

Not really sure if Waiting-Til-Marriage is Worth it Anymore

Assallamu’alaikum, dear Sisters, I am a 22 yr old female, living in the United States. I am a moderately practicing Muslim; I fast Ramadan, do Zakat, pray and dress somewhat modest.Recently, I’ve been reflecting quite a bit on the concept of “virginity”. I am abstinent up to this point. However, I’ve been wondering if remaining ... Read More
 
I’m from India and a high school muslimah.

I’m from India and a high school muslimah.

Assalamu alaikum sister Fatima. Actually my problem is a common problem among the youth but for me this thing is a very very serious one. I probably think for months I am having problems with my emotional and mental state because of my parents and school. There are only three in my family. me, my ... Read More
 
Family issues

Family issues

16, male, I was raised in a very Christian household and my grandfather works for the church. I just recently converted, and I don’t want to attend church anymore but if I tell my mom that she might kick me out the house. Response from a “Fatima Counselor”: As salaam alaikum First I’d like to say ... Read More
 
My Muslim dad has a stroke that is getting a lot worse and absolutely refuses to receive any medical intervention.

My Muslim dad has a stroke that is getting a lot worse and absolutely refuses to receive any medical intervention.

His vision is getting worse, his speech is getting slurred, he is falling a lot lately, and his body is very weak. At first, the stroke was only numbness, but as the months pass, he is getting worse and worse, not to mention he refuses to stop smoking. He is living with me in the ... Read More
 
Constant thoughts about my death nearing

Constant thoughts about my death nearing

I’m a 19-year-old female recently for 3 months I’ve been struggling with constant Thoughts about my death thinking it may, be a sign from Allah now I get extreme anxiety and panic attacks… It disrupts my daily life and it’s really bothering me I need help Response from “Fatima Counselor”: Salaam dear sister, firstly I ... Read More
 
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