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Check out this article to learn more about: Porn is highly addictive and very accessible. Stigma makes it hard to get help. With support, recovery is possible. Sign Up For Our Mailing List This article was written by Shakil Mirza*,
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Pornography is a silent struggle in Muslim communities where, unfortunately, stigma prevents many from seeking resources and support. To provide much-needed support for struggles with pornography, The Family & Youth Institute collaborated with Young Muslims and NASEEHA to conduct preliminary
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Take a moment and imagine the happiest person you know. Got him or her in mind? Now think about how you would describe that person’s personality. Did adjectives like outgoing, energetic, or bubbly come to mind? It’s very likely that
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Mindfulness may seem like a great idea, but how do you become more mindful in the context of a busy work day? You may have emails, phone calls, meetings and presentations to deal with. And, of course, your own work! In
A Quick Guide for Setting Better Goals in 2022

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