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I am a 16 year old girl, stuggling to find purpose and direction. Im going to finish school soon I have 1 more year left! I was homeschooled 3 years ago and during that time i have been alone, no friends, no one to talk to,overthinking everything. I started asking myself more real and deep ... Read More
Salam. I hope you’re doing well. I’m 19 years old, female and I currently work. I grew up in a very closed, judgmental environment where people are interested in the latest gossip and materialistic things. Doing anything that isn’t “normal” in the community is good gossip to talk about and is looked down upon. I ... Read More
Counselling Request – Personal Background and Concerns I am a 25-year-old female currently living at home with both of my parents, Alhamdulillah, and three of my siblings. I am seeking counselling because I feel overwhelmed and I do not know who to speak to for guidance, especially from an Islamic perspective. I did not grow ... Read More
Its been 6 years and for every single day i masturbated its repetitive and every time i just feel worse and worse and i cant wven look at myself anymore knowing that i can resist a desire i cant talk to anyone about it and i know if it continues at this rate im just ... Read More
Salam,I am a female university student (20s) from Sudan. Due to the war, I had to leave my parents and move abroad to stay with extended family. Although I am planning to return to Sudan soon, the time I spent in this house has broken me, and I don’t know how to heal from the ... Read More
I don’t know if I want to be a Hijabi anymore, but I’ve worn it for so long (I’m 22, have worn it since I was 13). Little things are starting to bother me like not having the wind though my hair or wearing clothes that I feel warm in or not being able to ... Read More
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
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 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
