Dear Fatima, I have a huge problem. I have been trying my best to keep busy with things. I have been trying to keep myself busy with anything I can from writing activities to signing up for volunteering position over this winter break. But the ONLY thing that keeps crossing my mind is how many ... Read More
If you really knew me…you would know that I am unstable and insecure. The worst of the worst and I never wanted to be that. I show myself to be such a good person but am I really? The worst is when my insecurities get to me. I feel like I am so ugly and ... Read More
Salaam wa alaikum, I’m ruining my life by living in my head. During sophomore year i switched to a new school and was bullied and suffered from extremely low self-esteem. I wore hijab which got me noticed more and not in a good way. Although there was nice people my awkwardness ruined any possible friendships. ... Read More
Dear Fatima, I’m an 18 yr old girl. I’m in college and I’m very depressed. I know there are people and people come and go but I can’t live without my cousin. She is one of my very few best friends and she is working for my dads company. When my aunt was gone, she ... Read More
Dear, Fatima First I want to say thanks to all of you guys on this site! You’ve really helped, lots of people and your families are very lucky to have you guys. Anyways, I’m not new to this site I actually have posted but…if needed I’ll say when I’m 16 years old, and I’ve been ... Read More
I read your post a few days ago and have not been able to stop thinking about it since. It reminded me much about myself and was a means of self-reflection as well. I was in a very similar situation to yours while at your age, just a few years ago. But as one of ... Read More
Dear Fatima, I’m an 18 year old girl and I don’t have real friends. There a group of 7-8 of us in the masjid including my sister who is a few years younger than me. I’m having a really hard time getting along with one of these girls. We literally only say “hi” and “bye” ... Read More
Dear Fatima, I’m an 18 year old girl and I’m struggling from sadness and loneliness due to emotional attachment issues. My cousin comes over every few weekends and we are just about the closest friends in the world, it just that she doesn’t stay with me, she stays at my uncle’s house. Obviously it is ... Read More
dear fatima, im having lots of social problems these days. i feel so lost when im around people, i feel like everyone is judging my every single movement. one of the hardest things for me right now is making eye contact. sometimes when i talk to people i can never look into their eyes to ... Read More
Dear Fatima, I can’t handle life anymore. I have given up on making friends, I have given up on happy family days, geez, I have even given up on getting good grades and my Allah, college is just one of those pretty pictures I can only dream about. Being a senior, I”m done with life, ... Read More
