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Scenario

When religious obligations threaten children's mental health

My teenager wants to fast during Ramadan like the adults but she's been struggling with an eating disorder and I'm terrified this will trigger a relapse.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Sacred practices can become harmful when applied without consideration for individual circumstances and vulnerabilities.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Islamic adl — justice as divine requirement?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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