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.

Anonymously ask “Fatima”, our seasoned team of Professional Muslim Counselors, both male and female, for their thoughts and insight. Ask Fatima about anything on your mind – school, family, love, sadness, abuse and anything else!  Sometimes an objective perspective and fresh mind can do you good.

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My Mother Has Been Abusing Me Since I Was 9

My Mother Has Been Abusing Me Since I Was 9

Hello, I’m a 17 year old female from the UAE and my mother has been abusing me for 8 years… When my parents got divorced, thats when the abuse has started. The oldest memory I remember is when she dragged me into her room by my hair and she broke 5 hangers one me.. my ... Read More
 
Islamic help

Islamic help

So my situation some might relate to. I am a female, 18 and i do have a happy family. I really wish i can be islamic and find a right path. My parents and the mosque i attend just force us to pray and make islam so “boring and make it stressful” Whenever i ask ... Read More
 

Where does Child Abuse and Respecting One’s Parents in Islam Intermingle?

Aslamalakum wa rahmatuliallahi wa baraktuh dear counselor, I am a Muslim female and I am 17 years of age. I saw that a sister posted about her story concerning her mother abusing her and I wanted to share mine. Honestly, I don’t know where to start so excuse me if this ends up being too ... Read More
 
My mother physically abused me

My mother physically abused me

I am a female and 17. The day before yesterday, was my last exam. I wanted time to enjoy and rest but my mother said I have to learn how to cook. I don’t like cooking, and considering that my exams had just finished I told her I needed rest. But she forced me to ... Read More
 
My parents are abusing me physically

My parents are abusing me physically

Please tell me what to do am really ambitious with y life and want to shine in future but these parents are beating me like am a soft toy and this happens thrice in a week. ====================================================================== As salaam alaykum, Peace be upon you. This is a prayer and a wish but it is also ... Read More
 
Why am I not as beloved as my siblings?

Why am I not as beloved as my siblings?

Dear Fatima,I am a 16 year old girls living in Canada. I am the middle child from five children and I feel as if I am treated differently then my siblings. Some examples are how I am not allowed to insult my older siblings or tell them to shut up or else I get in ... Read More
 

Grief

Dear Fatima, I’m a 20-year-old girl living and studying in the U.S. I have been grieving for 2 years now. I lost my mom in 2017 and haven’t been able to fully come back to life since then. I’m so thankful to Allah for giving me hope (to meet her in afterlife) and strength to ... Read More
 
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