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.

Click here to submit your struggle and anonymously ask “Fatima” anything that's on your mind.

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I hate my self

I hate my self

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
 
My Struggle with Myself

My Struggle with Myself

‎Assalamu’alaikum,‎I’m writing this because I feel quite uneasy about this problem that i have. ‎I’m 19 years old, I graduated high school in 2025, and now I’m in my second gap year. It wasn’t the plan. My parents are going through some really hard economic times right now. They are the best, most genuine people ... Read More
 
Confliction

Confliction

I’m 23(F) and I’m ashamed to admit this but I think I might have a masturbation addiction. I’m also a hijabi, which makes me feel more guilty. Something just hasn’t been right with my Iman these past few months. I’ve been the worst possible person this ramadan. Even during this blessed month, I masturbated (during ... Read More
 
I fought with my best friend

I fought with my best friend

I’m a 14-year-old Muslim girl seeking guidance about a friendship situation. For the past two years, I’ve been best friends with another Muslim girl. During this time, I’ve struggled with feeling authentic in our friendship. I often feel drained and find myself people-pleasing – saying yes to everything she says, not being able to open ... Read More
 
Struggling with religious guilt regarding my hobby

Struggling with religious guilt regarding my hobby

I am 16F, and I write fan-fictions that are featuring homosexuality. I struggle with the religious boundaries of writing same-sex emotional connections. I have been writing for a few months now, and the issue is weighing on my conscience. While I strictly steer away from lewd and explicit scenes, I still feel that this is ... Read More