This is something difficult to talk about but I need to get it off my chest. I’ll get straight to it; about a year ago I came to the full realization and had accepted that I might have been sexually assaulted during my childhood. It still doesn’t exactly make sense to me because you would ... Read More
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
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
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
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, I’m a17 year old female. I’m from Pakistan, was born in Canada but I’m currently living in the Middle East. I’m not sure where exactly to start, so I apologize if this is a bit messy as my thoughts are quite jumbled up at the moment. I’ve been struggling with some things in ... Read More
How do we deal with the death of a child, a death of suicide? I am stuck in my grief and worried that it will affect my faith. I keep wandering why Allah did not stop this from happening, why Allah did not keep my child from the troubles. I fear the soul of my ... 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
