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.

We are here to help you help yourself! “Fatima” will respond to your question; however, if you would like us to connect you with a therapist or counselor in your area, please click here to send us your contact information.

 
Incompatible

Incompatible

Dear Fatima, I am a single woman in her early twenties pursuing a graduate degree, and I am currently considering marriage with a man who I have known since college. He is a wonderful human being and I admire him greatly. We both have approached our parents and asked them to become involved in the ... Read More
 
Emotional Intimacy and Singledom

Emotional Intimacy and Singledom

I’m a single woman. 26 years old, fair skin, light brown eyes, beautiful black hair. And single. Yes, that’s the problem. I’ve always been a good student, graduating at the top of my class in high school and college. I thought life was just supposed to naturally happen to me, and that I would always ... Read More
 
Guilty Conscience

Guilty Conscience

Dear Fatima, I’ve always known to take the high road in life but for the past 2 years; that hasn’t been the case with me. Growing up in Texas i had very strong opinions about things and never gave in to any sort of peer pressure in all my high school years. I never drank ... Read More
 
A struggle for Faith

A struggle for Faith

Since I was a child, I’ve always been one to ask questions. Now I think I might have asked too many. When I was a young boy, I came across some anti-Islamic material. Needless to say, these things shocked me with their slander of our deen and our prophet (saws). Since then, my life has ... Read More
 
Torn

Torn

Dear Fatima, I am a 15 year old girl. I know how important family is in Islam, and how important it is to be friends with your siblings. I have a younger sister, who I’m close to and have a good relationship with. However, I have an older, 18 year old brother who I’ve hated ... Read More
 

Struggle for Faith

Dear Fatima, I have always believed in God, I have always believed in my religion. Before last year, my belief was strong and my heart clear of doubts. I am a science nerd, and I have always managed to see Allah’s beauty in science and the mysteries of the natural world. In June of 2011, ... Read More
 
Forbidden Love

Forbidden Love

Well i’m 14 years old and i live in maryland and theres this guy and hes 16..i’ve known him for like all my life..and we’ve started having a serious relationship and secretly meeting each other for one year. But he moved to Pennsylvania and is only 4 hours away from me. He visits here sometimes ... Read More