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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I don’t know what I’m doing with my life and I don’t know when it’s going to get better

Dear Fatima, For the past month, I have been trying to get closer to Allah. I have been through an immense amount of emotional pain. I feel like no one wants to be around me and I’m just too annoying. I have been praying day and night for weeks hoping that things will get better, ... Read More

Struggling with everyday tasks

Hello! To whoever is reading this, I hope you’re well. For the past two months, I’ve been experiencing quite a terrible depressive episode. The first month was extremely unpleasant. I couldn’t do anything at all. I couldn’t bring myself to get out of bed, to eat, to study, or even do something I enjoy like ... Read More

I’ve made horrible mistakes and wronged others

Ok I guess I start by introducing myself. I’m male and I’m 21 years approaching 22. I’m not even sure if I’m making this the correct post type etc. Anyhow, my story is very messed up and it’s possible it will trigger many people but I need advice now. I guess I should tell you ... Read More

Starting to wear hijab for the wrong reasons?

Salam Fatima I’m really hoping you read this email and offer me some sort of advice. I’m a 25 year old female living in the United States. I’m going to try to keep this email as short as possible, while still telling you all the important information. So to begin, I’m a Muslim American living ... Read More

Am the biggest Muslim sinner

Am born a muslim… i have commited this sin for almost for years now let say every week once (zina) But that never stop me from praying my daily prayers and fasting during ramadan… I have called out to Allah all the time to protect me from it… but anytime i pray for forgiveness and ... Read More

Wanting to live a modest lifestyle

Assalam Alakum, Since I was in the eighth grade I knew I wanted to wear hijab. That was almost seven years ago and I still haven’t been able to. I’ve mentioned it twice to my parents during that time frame and everytime I do they tell me not to go to the extreme. My heart ... Read More

My Mom Abuses Me

Hi I’m 14 and my mom abuses me a lot my dad is really busy with his work so he’s not home but when he is things are okay and every time I complain to my dad she denies it and manipulates my dad she says that I curse at her and that she was ... Read More

I need help with my illness

Hello Fatima; I’m currently 18 and am an Asian female. Last year, i discovered I have PCOS and ever since then my life has gone downhill. almost my PCOS is mild and i only experience hair loss, it has really been getting to me. Especially since i come from a culture where hair is so ... Read More

Scared

Dear Fatima, My sister has been going through depression for a while now, and we had just found out about it about probably more than a year ago from cuts she had on her wrist. My mom was very sad but understanding and was able to get her a therapist. She has seemed to been ... Read More

Heart break

I am a 23 year old Pakistani Muslim woman. I live in Saudi Arabia. My story started when I was in the 9th grade. Our high schools are segregated boys and girls used social media to contact each other. One day I found out that my best friend at the time had made friends with ... Read More

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