I’m tired

Assalaamu Alaikum Sister,

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your feelings and experiences. I’m so sorry to hear that you’ve been struggling with multiple mental health challenges and the difficult circumstances with your mom. No one deserves to endure this type of emotional and physical abuse. In these situations, your safety is the top priority. If you are in immediate danger or are feeling suicidal, please call 911, reach out to a suicide or crisis hotline (see links below) or a local mental health professional right away. They are trained to help with these struggles.

It’s unfortunate that your teacher didn’t respond the way you hoped, but please don’t let that discourage you from seeking help. It’s crucial to talk to someone who can provide you with the support you need. If you feel comfortable, try talking to another trusted adult, like a school counselor, a different teacher, a family member, friend or friend’s parents who might be able to understand your situation better.

After establishing safety and stability, a therapist or counselor can provide a supportive space for you to heal from your traumatic experiences. They can help you explore healthier ways of coping, work through the challenges you’re facing, and guide you toward building a better relationship with yourself and others.

Reaching out for help is an important step, and you deserve the care and support that can make a positive difference in your life. May Allah ease your pain, protect you from harm, guide you to best source of support and grant you strength and solace during this challenging time. Ameen.

Crisis Textline
https://www.crisistextline.org/

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
https://988lifeline.org/

Eating Disorders Helpline:
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Cutting and Self-Harm:
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/cutting-and-self-harm.htm

Sincerely,

Your Sister in Islam,

Fatima “AH”

Assalamu Alaykum wa rahmatulahi wa baraqatu my dear sister/brother. I cannot begin to imagine how much difficulty you have been facing the past few years. May Allah relieve you of your situation and make it a means for you to attain the highest levels of His Jannah, ameen. In these situations, especially when it is concerning a family member such as your mother, it can make it all the more challenging to see a way out. I would suggest for you to try and speak to someone you trust deeply as this is an extremely sensitive issue. Do you have any family member(s), an imam, a close friend, a counsellor at your school? Anyone that could get you the help you need, as it is so important for you to have a support system. Alhamduillah, you tried talking to a teacher and that is a great start. Talk to those who you trust and are themselves trustworthy. From my own personal experience, I went to school with a friend who had a really bad relationship with her father, she moved out to live with a close family member/friend and it was so much better for her. This could be a possibility for you depending on your circumstances. Never give up hope in Allah (SWT) my dear sister/brother for Allah sees your struggles, your tears and is always with you. Know that the dua of someone who is being oppressed never is unanswered by Allah. I pray that Allah relieves you of this and allows your mother to receive the help she needs, ameen.