Hello! I’m a 22 yr old girl, about to finish my undergrad soon and inshallah do my masters next year! My parents have been bringing up the topic of marriage lol and I have no romantic experience with guys so I’ve always felt a bit insecure about that. They just suggested I start thinking about ... Read More
Hello everyone, I am writing this because I have bottled this for soooo long that I can no longer keep it inside. I feel like I might not be interested in the guys for marriage due to my attraction to women. The problem is that I practice my religion very strictly and it is wrong ... Read More
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
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
Assalamu alaikum sister. Im 14 female. Im sorry if I’m bothering you by sending letters daily, if you’re bothered Please tell me so that I can stay away from asking all the time. Actually I bottle my emotions up. I got none to express it but allah Like Ibrahim [alaihi salam] . I only had a notebook ... Read More
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
Salam Alaykum, I massively need Du’a from my fellow brothers and sisters. I’ve been trying to abstain from porn for almost a year now but I always find myself falling back. I pray my five daily prayers and I always seek Allah’s help. The longest streak I was able to achieve was 21 days and ... Read More
“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
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
If you really knew me you’d know I did this all to myself. I ruined myself and gave into temptation and cannot stop. I look for any chance possible to do it and without thought. I am lost.
