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MY Voice is a non-profit, youth-run organization that strives to empower youth by providing them with opportunities to exercise their creativity through a positive media platform.
Amplifying and Engaging the Voices of Youth...
About Us
MY Voice is a non-profit, youth-run organization that strives to empower youth by providing them with opportunities to exercise their creativity through a positive media platform
Just Ask - Friends
March 27, 2022
How do I stop being such a pushover? I am easily swayed by peer pressure.
Make a list of the values you strongly believe in. Are your peers pressuring you to go against what you believe in? Is that the company you want to be […]
March 20, 2022
Sometimes I feel like my voice gets lost in my family or groups of friends. How do I feel valued if I am constantly ignored?
If speaking in front of the group isn’t working right now, divide and conquer. Begin by speaking to smaller groups of 2-3, or individual conversations. Once the individuals in the […]
March 13, 2022
We’ve been told it’s not okay to have bad company, but what if I am the one who can help my friends?
We’ve been told it’s not okay to have bad company (friends who influence you in a negative way). But what if, after becoming stronger in faith, I am the one […]
July 11, 2021
What do you say to someone who is ranting to you about a topic that you do not fully agree with?
This would depend the context of the conversation. Is this a friend who just needs to vent their feelings? If so, listen attentively and be present for your friend. Or […]
February 21, 2021
I am considering not going to prom, but I feel like I will be missing out on this important experience. What should I do?
Prom is one of those nights where it seems like the whole world is out enjoying and you are the only one missing out. In reality, prom comes with a […]
December 20, 2020
What is your advice to Muslims suffering from mental health issues? Does it mean we are bad Muslims?
Thank you for your question. We are living in a time where our global society is becoming more aware and more accepting of the fact that stress is a reality […]
November 29, 2020
How can I give constructive criticism to a friend without offending her? What if she gets offended regardless?
When wanting to offer criticism we begin by asking ourselves, “What is my intention?” Then we ask, “What will be the impact?” There are times that we have good intentions, […]
September 27, 2020
What is the best way to put someone in their place when they make a hurtful comment about you without being disrespectful or hurting their feelings?
The central theme in the Qur’an and, indeed, in the life of a Muslim revolves around two phrases “Enjoin all that is good on yourself and your environment” and “Work […]
August 30, 2020
If you feel like your peer is battling a mental illness, how do you approach it without making them feel uncomfortable?
To begin, thank you for being a good friend. Though many institutions and media outlets are doing their best to normalize mental health and mental illness, the negative stigma around […]
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I try my hardest not to hurt people but I somehow end up doing so with my words. What should I do to change? How can I control it?
What emanates from our tongues can be helpful—and harmful. Thank you for taking the first step to recognize this. In a hadith, the Prophet (PBUH) advises his companion to be […]