“Assalamualaikum 21F I’m not fasting during Ramadan this year. I never thought I’d reach a point where my mental health would stop me from observing it. I struggle with depression and CPTSD, and I’ve been struggling since I was 12. I managed to fast for the first five days, but on the sixth, I had ... Read More
Assalamu Alaikum,I’m reaching out here seeking guidance and support from the Stones to Bridges of Islamic Psychology. For years, I’ve been battling the aftermath of abuse, trauma, and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). Only recently have I come to fully understand the extent of these struggles in my life. During moments of turmoil, I instinctively ... Read More
Hello! My name is peanut (I don’t give out my real name) I have been abused since the age of 11, and I’m 14 now. My mom abused me, I want to kill myself, I feel like she hates me. I told my teacher, and they didn’t care 🙁 mom says I do self-harm for ... Read More
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 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
Dear Fatima, my age is 28 n i am a female . When i get married i was of 24 ..in last past 4 years i ve never received any kind of love and affection from him n from last 1.5 years he’s not even physical with he even don’t hug me.. i always try ... Read More
Dear Fatima, I apologize if my thoughts seem messy, I’m just pouring them out on a page. I’ve been sad since I eleven, and all of a sudden I was struck with anxiety and panic. all. the. time. One day I couldn’t find my “ lucky pencil” and it threw me into what felt like ... Read More
Dear Fatima, Assalam Alakum, This problem has been going on for years but as I’ve gotten older it’s become increasingly more difficult. I am nineteen years old and still living with my parents. For as long as I can remember my parents have had very few good times together and with age it seems to ... Read More
–Please be aware the following post contains graphic descriptions of abuse that may not be suitable for all readers– I am a 20 year old girl. I live with my parents and today is my first time I’m sharing this with anyone. My mother is abusive. Mentally,emotionally and physically. She has been my whole life ... Read More
I am a 14 year old female, and i’m struggling with keeping myself at peace. My parents are being more verbally abusive towards me more and more everyday. It’s gotten to the point where I start to fantasize about their deaths. I live in a pretty strict home. My parents think i’m fine and just ... Read More
