Feeling Lost and Stuck on Life's Journey, In Need of Guidance and Prayer
As-salamu alaykum, I'm reaching out because I feel completely stuck and lost. I always thought my life would be moving forward by now, with a successful career, a beautiful family, and making my parents proud. However, things haven't worked out as planned. I had dreams of getting married young, building a peaceful life with my future wife, and finding stability together, all with the intention of doing things properly and according to our Islamic values. Unfortunately, things didn't go as I had hoped, and my motivation to improve and move forward has greatly diminished since. Being away from home and family has made everything feel heavier. Sometimes, the feeling of being overwhelmed by life's pressures and pains becomes almost unbearable, and I wish for a break, not in a way that goes against my faith, but in a way that I could find peace and solace. Lately, I've been experiencing a lot of distress, including panic attacks, and it's scary to feel so lost and unlike myself. I've tried making changes and improving, but nothing seems to be working out. I still make dua, hoping that one day I'll find my way, perhaps even meet someone special again, and this time, do things right according to our deen. But for now, I'm struggling to see a path forward. I'm sharing this because I feel isolated and in need of support and advice from my Muslim community. I wish to find a way to reignite my motivation and move forward, remembering that with every difficulty comes ease, as our Prophet (peace be upon him) taught us. Insha'Allah, I hope to find my way again, with the help of Allah and the support of good people around me.