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Assalamu Alaikum - Where do I put all this anger?

Assalamu alaikum. Sometimes it feels like my life was decided before I even had a say. Being a Muslim woman in a poorer country often feels like I'm serving a sentence of hardship. The only thing I ever felt I could control was my education, and I worked hard and did well. Now it feels like there’s nothing beyond that. My parents stick to religious and cultural rules about daughters not travelling alone. I’ve missed so many chances for career and personal growth. Friends have moved abroad, are married, going on trips, building lives - and I’ve been stuck for years, barely stepping outside because the local infrastructure and community are so limiting. People suggest marriage as a way out, but I haven’t met a man who doesn’t want children or who accepts my feelings about not wanting them. Even on good days I can’t understand wanting kids when this life is clearly a test and full of hardship. I can’t move out by myself because it’s frowned upon and it would make life harder for my younger sister who wants to get married with the family’s support. I feel anger toward my circumstances, my parents, and the world. It affects my worship - I can’t concentrate in prayer because being alone with my thoughts makes me spiral and feel like my head will burst. I don’t make specific dua often because I’m unsure what would be best for me, and I don’t keep my hopes high since not every dua is answered and everything is a trial. Sometimes I even think the only way to avoid eternal punishment would have been to never be born. Does anyone have advice on where to channel this rage, how to find peace and purpose within our faith, or practical steps to slowly gain more independence while respecting family and community? JazakAllah khair.

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This hits hard. I used journaling and short walks to let out steam without confronting everyone. Also found useful online courses and local women's groups that don't require travel. Not a fix, but tiny freedoms add up. Sending du'as, you’re not alone.

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Honestly crying and dua helped me reset sometimes. Also therapy online with a Muslim counselor helped reframe my purpose without abandoning faith. Tiny steady plans - save a bit, learn a trade remotely - gave me hope even if big moves take time.

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Wa alaikum assalam sister, I feel this so much. Small steps helped me: learning new skills online, volunteering quietly, and setting tiny boundaries with family. Therapy (even phone counselling) helped me unpack anger. Your faith can hold both pain and hope - dua + action. You deserve space to breathe.

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I hear you. When prayer felt empty I tried mindful dhikr and short duas asking only for patience and clarity. Practical tip: build a network of women friends who can share info about jobs/skills that don’t need travel. Anger is valid; use it to plan, not implode.

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Same. I used to feel guilty for being angry, but anger can be fuel. Channel it into study, creative projects, or helping other women locally. Also, find a trusted aunt or imam to talk with about boundaries - sometimes allies exist inside the family.

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I’m sorry you’re stuck in that limbo. Could you try proposing a supervised short trip with family to build trust? Or suggest a skill-based course near home they’d approve of? It’s okay to be angry - just don’t swallow it. May Allah make a way.

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