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I am in the dark, on a swamp and a road with no front or back.

I am in the dark, on a swamp and a road with no front or back.

Age: 25Gender: MaleAssalamu Alaikum,I am writing this with a heavy heart, seeking both spiritual and psychological counseling because I feel completely lost and overwhelmed. I am 25 years old, the youngest in my family. My family consists of my elderly mother, my sister, two young nephews, and myself. My father passed away three years ago, ... Read More
 
Urgent: Deep emotional numbness, spiritual distress, and isolation

Urgent: Deep emotional numbness, spiritual distress, and isolation

**To the Mental Health Professional / Psychologist,**I am reaching out to you on behalf of a close friend age 19 and girl who is currently experiencing a severe psychological crisis. They are in a state of profound distress, and the situation has recently escalated and worsened significantly. They feel completely misunderstood by those around them, ... Read More
 
NOot really sure

NOot really sure

Umm, okay, so this is going to be more like a blurb for diary entry or sm because I am really bad at putting my thoughts out. Okay, so I started wearing the hijab literally the first day of seventh grade—like the day before, I didn’t wear it when I went outside. I mainly started ... Read More
 
Fear of being myself because of my environment

Fear of being myself because of my environment

Salam. I hope you’re doing well. I’m 19 years old, female and I currently work. I grew up in a very closed, judgmental environment where people are interested in the latest gossip and materialistic things. Doing anything that isn’t “normal” in the community is good gossip to talk about and is looked down upon. I ... Read More