Assalamu Alaikum,I’m reaching out here seeking guidance and support from the Stones to Bridges of Islamic Psychology. For years, I’ve been battling the aftermath of abuse, trauma, and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD). Only recently have I come to fully understand the extent of these struggles in my life. During moments of turmoil, I instinctively ... Read More
Assallamu’alaikum, dear Sisters, I am a 22 yr old female, living in the United States. I am a moderately practicing Muslim; I fast Ramadan, do Zakat, pray and dress somewhat modest.Recently, I’ve been reflecting quite a bit on the concept of “virginity”. I am abstinent up to this point. However, I’ve been wondering if remaining ... Read More
Assalamu alaikum sister. Im 14 female. Im sorry if I’m bothering you by sending letters daily, if you’re bothered Please tell me so that I can stay away from asking all the time. Actually I bottle my emotions up. I got none to express it but allah Like Ibrahim [alaihi salam] . I only had a notebook ... Read More
Assalamu alaikum sister. Im 14.Thank you for your reply for my recent letter. It helped me. May allah help you too ameen. I have a non muslim friend. Which I would say she’s a good listener not a talker. She listens to me whatever I tell her like no other. She even told me that ... Read More
Assalamu alaikum sister Fatima. Actually my problem is a common problem among the youth but for me this thing is a very very serious one. I probably think for months I am having problems with my emotional and mental state because of my parents and school. There are only three in my family. me, my ... Read More
16, male, I was raised in a very Christian household and my grandfather works for the church. I just recently converted, and I don’t want to attend church anymore but if I tell my mom that she might kick me out the house. Response from a “Fatima Counselor”: As salaam alaikum First I’d like to say ... Read More
His vision is getting worse, his speech is getting slurred, he is falling a lot lately, and his body is very weak. At first, the stroke was only numbness, but as the months pass, he is getting worse and worse, not to mention he refuses to stop smoking. He is living with me in the ... Read More
salam, this is a long shot but i find myself desperate so i decided to reach out here. i have severe ocd related to religion/ritual impurity and i would really like to be able to connect to a trusted muslim scholar to help clear up some of my doubts and uncertainties about certain islamic laws ... Read More
I’m a 19-year-old female recently for 3 months I’ve been struggling with constant Thoughts about my death thinking it may, be a sign from Allah now I get extreme anxiety and panic attacks… It disrupts my daily life and it’s really bothering me I need help Response from “Fatima Counselor”: Salaam dear sister, firstly I ... Read More
27, female, homeless, jobless. I tried many things, and many ways to approach life because my life is messed up. I had spastic hemiplegia from birth then, at the age of 17 I developed schizoaffective disorder: bipolar one. Before my diagnosis, I had a terrible childhood, very few memories of the ages from 1-10 but ... Read More
