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
hey stb people, lemme just say a thing: when i found out this website existed, i cried. i cried because i, for once, felt that there might be people out there that can help and support me in my really problematic life :/ Click here to view original post: Unholy…
“Salaam Walekum sister, I know times like this may be really rough for you and I understand how it feels. For me, it was always with my mom, may Allah bless her. I would always get into fights with her (and it still get shaky sometimes even now) and I have slowly come to realize ... Read More
“You are brave. You are beautiful You are worthy of love. I’m so proud of you for sharing this — it is not easy to talk about. But talking about it and seeking help is the first step towards learning tools on how to deal with trials in life. Please remember — i have not ... Read More
Dear Fatima, I’m an 18 year old girl and my relationship, similar to the previous post, has also gone down with my father. However, this time it is mainly my fault, Fatima, its my fault, and that is why i’m crying as I write this. See, my dad overreacts to EVERYTHING, doesn’t matter what it ... Read More
I am a 16 year old Muslim girl and I have been going through some tough times. Me and my dad used to be really close, but after a while things went downhill and our relationship slowly crashed. In elementary school my dad and mom were going through a lot they have been fighting since then. I found out what ... Read More
A 20 year old brother who was seriously contemplating suicide thanks the Stones to Bridges community… “2 years of being depressed, 2 months of panic attacks and anxiety, and I’m feeling more closer to Allah than ever. Subhannallah. Allah tests us every step of the way. Get help if you ever EVER think of killing ... 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
Over the years, Stones to Bridges (STB) has received many posts about depression, anxiety and feelings of self-worth. Our “Fatimas” have come up with excellent strategies to deal with these issues, ranging from internal reflection to active coping techniques. Instead of searching through the various posts for these strategies, we thought it might be helpful ... Read More
Dear Fatima, I am currently in 8th grade. I have some very nice friends alhamdulilah. I am healthy and I have a family so what more can I ask for right? But last year I had issues with self harm. I would scratch my arms until they bled. I have been clean for 2 months ... Read More
