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Leena S.'s avatar

How could I forget you Fatiah!! I totally relate to the functional depression. As hard as it is, I try to be grateful that at least it’s not full blown depression that leaves me handicapped.

I love that you’re taking care of yourself in the ways you can, that’s so important. I also like how you said ‘you’re not ok and that’s ok’. Validating your feelings are so important because suppressing them only makes things worse.

I love the wins you shared. Alhamdulillah it sounds like a blessed year, despite the lows. May Allah grant you more blessings and ease and many more years filled with peace!

Happy birthday Fatiah ❤️

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Fatiah🌸's avatar

Thank you so much 🥰 I’m glad you could relate, it’s very comforting knowing I’m not alone in that feeling. Alhamdulillah for the small wins and gentle growth. Wishing you peace and ease too 💕

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ABDULLAH☆'s avatar

ohhhhh, you were the one on that mental health piece.✨️

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Fatiah🌸's avatar

☺️☺️

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ABDULLAH☆'s avatar

beautiful thoughts fam.

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Fatiah🌸's avatar

Thank youu🥹

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ABDULLAH☆'s avatar

my share of the money?

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Fatiah🌸's avatar

Here you go 💸💸💸

😂😂

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♤ÈMI ÀṢÀKÉ♤'s avatar

Happy birthdayyyyy May Allah continue to bless youuu and make you happy always 💕

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Fatiah🌸's avatar

Ameen 🥹❤️

Thank youu🫶🏾

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♤ÈMI ÀṢÀKÉ♤'s avatar

You're welcomeee ❤️

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Fatii💕's avatar

You have a beautiful soul and I hope you keep writing! Love that you identified and you’re overcoming it gradually. I hope you have the best year yet.

Happy birthday darling, grateful for the gift of you and your pen😚❤️

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Fatiah🌸's avatar

thank you so much 🥹❤️ that means a lot. 🥹

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~Faridah🌸's avatar

Happy birthday my loveee!!!!!! I’m so proud of you!🥹❤️

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Fatiah🌸's avatar

Thank you, my love 🥹🥹❤️

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Aliena's avatar

This is such a beautiful and relatable piece. Going through something similar to a temporary functional depression phase right now so this was super comforting to read <3

I am happy that the year overall ended up being a net positive for you! I hope it continues to trend upwards.

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Fatiah🌸's avatar

Thank you so much 🥰 it means a lot. And I’m sending you love and strength too, it does get lighter with time, even if slowly. We’ve got this ❤️

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isaac's avatar

You write so well. It felt so real

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Fatiah🌸's avatar

Thank you so much ❤️

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