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.

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Therapist pushes for support

I just started therapy. I’m only on my second session, but it’s already bringing up so many feelings I didn’t expect. Therapy is making me feel miserable about myself in ways I never anticipated. I’ve always been an advocate for therapy. I’ve preached how important it is to take care of ourselves, how beautiful it ... Read More

Long-lasting medical issues without help

Assalamu ‘alaikum. This post is mainly just to rant because I have no one to talk to about this right now. I don’t want to go into detail in case somehow my family comes across this site and figures out that this is me (I don’t think they know about it, but just to be ... Read More

Navigating relationships for the purpose of marriage

Assalamualaikum, I’m writing to get your opinion on something. I’m a 22 year old woman living in Canada. I’m in the last semester of my undergrad, inshallah after that I plan on staying with my parents for a bit in Qatar until I go on to do my Masters next year (somewhere in the Middle ... Read More

Rage in relationships

Assalamu alaikum,I am a 22 year old woman, and I have been struggling a lot with rage in the context of my relationships, in the sense of letting it coexist in my relationship without feeling like the relationship might end, and a lot of it ties back to my own experiences growing up. I was ... Read More

Struggling with OCD, Waswas, and Impurity Doubts During Salah

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, I am 15 years old and I struggle with OCD. I am very tense and need your help. At first, I used to pray a lot of nawafil prayers because I thought Allah would be angry with me if I didn’t. Whenever I saw any ayah about punishment, I ... Read More

I don’t know whats wrong with me

Salam,I’m a 14 year old girl, and there are so many things wrong with me and I have so many worries but I CAN’T FIGURE THEM OUT. Ever since I was young I’ve been hyper-aware of myself and very self conscious of every thought, impulsion, situation, and I’m good at analysing problems. This might be ... Read More

I don’t know what to do

i really like a guy but i know it’s against my religion to pursue but i crave care which my mom can’t give me and i can’t go to my friends bc i have mostly different religion close friends and i don’t want to bother them im just so lost Thank you for submitting your ... Read More

I need help

Assalamu Alaikum I am 20 years old, living in Gujarat, India. I have been in a relationship for more than 2 years with a Filipina revert sister, . We deeply care for each other, but now we are struggling with religious concerns. [name removed for confidentiality reasons] has recently been feeling that our relationship is ... Read More

I am tired

I recently gave a residency entrance test exam and I failed and this is like the 5th time I have failed since graduation. I don’t remember asking Allah for anything as much as I prayed fo this one exam and I swear I am sooo tired, it is like I have a really bad naseeb ... Read More

Stuck in a limbo

I am 25F, going on 26. And as someone who has worked hard and moved through this world trying to build up and be the best me that I can be- I feel so lost. Let’s start with marriage. I aspire to marry, and as I am getting older, my parents’ concerns are only growing ... Read More

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