Written by: Anonymous With the recent passing of two prominent celebrities, social media has been flooded with messages about mental health hotlines and statuses that say, "Please come to me if you need help." One post …
Written by: Khadeja I had a dream last night that you came to visit me. I was overjoyed to have a chance to sit with you and pour my heart out to you, to tell you …
Written by: Khadeja I was 27 when I lost her. That's not exactly young, but you always need your mother, regardless of your age. If anything, you need her more as you grow older. As an …
Written by: Chereen Recently, loss has been my teacher. As a therapist, I have always been fascinated by moods and emotions. I find it incredibly interesting how bereavement can be so controlling, and it can take …
Written by: Anonymous See the first part of this reflection piece here: http://www.dearchereen.com/divorce-and-the-death-of-me/ The days turned into nights, then weeks and months. I really can’t even say for certain how long I was lost in myself. I was …
Written by: Anonymous I have a lot to celebrate recently. Alhamdulillah. I have a husband who adores me, a recent promotion in work, a new car, beautiful vacation photos, and everything that could make people envious …
Written by: Abeeda In recent days, I've spoken to many friends who have shared their sadness at being let down by people they trusted. It has inspired me to write a statement to those who have …
Written by: Abeeda My heart, it slowly shatters every time I see you forget. It could be something trivial, but it's becoming more and more frequent. I see the worry wash over you, as you shake …
Written by: Zeina Alturk A few months ago, I was discussing a validation scale with my best friends. This validation scale had 3 points: low, just right, and high standards of validation. "Validation" referred to statements …
Written by: Khadeja All our life we are told to "Look at the bigger picture," "Keep your eye on the prize," and "Start with the end in mind." But when it comes down to it, life …