salam im a 16 year old girl and i failed at something. i believe i deserved to fail at it because i didn’t put in the time and effort so i think i was displaying to allah that i didn’t want it enough. i can tell my dad is very hurt and disappointed even if ... Read More
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
Dear Fatima, I am a 18 year old male about to head to college. Since reaching my teenage years, masturbation has been a struggle for me. Until now it had been a normal, daily thing. Recently I have learned that it is a terrible sin. It has also affected me physically, leading to abdominal pains. ... Read More
Aa Fatima, I’m not sure why I decided to post here.. I’ve been on this site countless of times and even leave comments from time to time. But I’ve never shared anything of my own. I’m a 23 year old hijabi who will be graduating from college this year, and soon to be married as ... Read More
Dear Fatima, I’ve recently realized (both through people directly telling me about their problems and through my observation of people’s behaviors) that a lot of the youth in my community seem to be struggling with depression and/or low self esteem. While there are likely some underlying problems in their lives that has led them to this ... Read More
Assalamualaykum Dear Fatima, I am the girl who posted last 2 years here in “Against Nature”. For quite some times I live peacefully without having romantic feelings to the same gender… I try so hard to avoid it but it happen again. I swear I don’t expect this and I don’t intend it to happen. This is killing ... Read More
Dear Fatima, I have a huge problem. I have been trying my best to keep busy with things. I have been trying to keep myself busy with anything I can from writing activities to signing up for volunteering position over this winter break. But the ONLY thing that keeps crossing my mind is how many ... Read More
Dear Fatima, I have known my cousin for almost a whole year now. Yep, she is the one that I posted about earlier. She left me and stays at my aunt’s house and I have always missed her beyond words since she has left me. But she hates me so much right now, my heart ... Read More
Salam, I am a female in my late teens and I am honestly done with my life. The thing is, it is no ones fault but mine and I am convinced that I am nothing but a nuisance to everyone around me. This all started in my earlier in my life, when I was 14 ... Read More
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
