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How to end the abuse and aggression?

How to end the abuse and aggression?

I am a sister in need for help. I have suffered for 14 years, and I have not been able to fix my situation by myself. I know I have the potential to be a good mother insha-Allah, but I have been broken so much, that in my current situation, I feel weak, helpless, and ... Read More
 
The repetitive cycle of hurt

The repetitive cycle of hurt

Dear Fatima, Asalamu aleykum, I hope this message reaches you well. I have been struggling with heartbreak for nearly 5 years. Backdrop to the story I grew up in a very emotionally unstable home. My father was and is emotionally abusive. Hence, at a very tender age I began to seek love from other men. ... Read More
 
Lonely

Lonely

I am a female freshman college student who is turning 19 in a few short months. I was looking towards a fresh start, and I am still hoping for change, but it has been difficult to change past behaviors that I had in high school. I am very confused about who I am, and what ... Read More
 
Unhealthy Abusive Relationships

Unhealthy Abusive Relationships

By Malahat Baig-Amin, LCSW, Psychotherapist www.malahatbaigamin.com (Our counselor, Malahat Baig-Amin, wrote this article especially for our users like you! Read her bio here.) Domestic violence occurs in almost all communities around the world regardless of culture, religion, education or economic background. Muslim communities are not exempt from this phenomenon and must face the challenge of ... Read More
 
Tips to Find a Counselor/Therapist (MySahana.org)

Tips to Find a Counselor/Therapist (MySahana.org)

Click below to access the full article on MySahana Organization website: Tips to Find a Counselor/Therapist Finding a therapist can be a daunting task, especially if it is your first time. Because of the stigma associated with mental health, personal referrals are rarely made and each client is left up to themselves to find the ... Read More
 

“I really needed to hear the advice that you all had to offer”

“JazakAllah khair, thank you sisters for responding to my post. I think I really needed to hear the advice that you all had to offer. It is important for me to remember that everything that we endure in this life is a test to see which of us are best in our character. That is ... Read More
 
The Only Shelter in the Storm

The Only Shelter in the Storm

Click below to read original article at the referenced link: The Only Shelter in the Storm It’s never easy to stand when the storm hits. As soon as it starts raining, lightning shortly follows. Dark clouds replace the sun and all you can see are the waves of an ocean, once calm, surrounding you. No longer ... Read More