A Renewed Meaning in Life – Take Control
Omar* a 25 year old successful college student with no previous mental health concerns had suddenly found himself in a state of misery and isolation. He had happily married within the last year, only to find that marriage does not always start off in bliss. Marital issues arose between the newlywed couple, neither aware of how to deal with the conflicts. Tension continued to rise and Omar’s wife soon left him. He was devastated. His grades at school began to slip, he became sleepless, and lost 10 pounds in one month. Soon he became suicidal, feeling life was not worth living anymore. It was then that his friend, realizing the seriousness of the situation, advised Omar to visit Muslim Family Services (MFS) to see a counselor. Omar was not the type of person to seek counseling, yet he found himself at MFS. From there, with weekly counseling sessions and constant follow up by the team, Omar found meaning in life again. One of our counselors said, “We worked with him carefully and slowly. He was able to take control of his life and recover his functionalities.” Therefore, the case resulted in a positive outcome in which a young individual was able to move forward and beyond his worries. More people, married and single, can benefit from such guidance as divorce rates and mental health concerns for various reasons increase. Read more at MuslimFamilyServices.org
*Name changed for confidentiality
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Our Chicago representative of ICNA Relief USA is working to launch ICNA Muslim Family Services in Chicago. Services include family counseling, education, outreach, seminars, workshops, and other mental health, youth, and family-related services.
