Q. Feeling stress, extreme sad and bothered

i am a very easy going a jovial human being. but lately, with out me realising it, my parents arguements are affecting me. This cycle happens almost every month since 10 years ago. Me and my siblings felt the same way too. I love both my parents but sometimes i know that my dad doesnt treat my mother right.

He is the type of person who always thinks and know he is right. He wont accept views or advice from any one accept from himself. Once i heard my mum trying to coax him, but the way he answered! his language disturbed me. If some one were to approached him and try to advice him, he will get so very very very angry and he will not talk to my mum without any reason what so ever. the thing is, what did my mum do? she didnt do anything... when ever he is angry at something or someone, he will throw his ridiculous rage at my mum! i cant accept it! it has been going on and on for 10 years now. and currently its the same cycle all over again.

one incident i can point out is recently,
We went for a 4 days vacation last 2 weeks, on the 3rd day, he got angry with out a reason. From then on wards he didnt talk to my mum till now. and from what i recall, we went shopping, then we drive back to our hotel , but we got lost. (thats kinda common though) and from then on wards, he got freaking pissed and lay the blame on my mum. and told her "nobody appreciates what i do"... THE THING IS, we did not do anything or say anything to hurt him. instead we pull out the map and searched for directions back.

when we came back to spore, he did even talk, see or even eat the food my mum cooks. i dont understand his problem. every now and then i hear my mum cries. during the day and at night. i cant take it! every body has anger, every body has feelings but he treats us all like nothing.. we are nothing.. only his feelings matter... only his.. and no one else!

500 points 1votes 15/12/2009 4:00:56 PM by Sadness rookie Post Reply
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There are things that happen for no rhyme or reason at least to us... for our minds are limited and the hikma (wisdom) will only surface some time in the future. The question is this man is your dad. Whether you like it or not, it is a test for you to see how you and your mum and your siblings react to the situations.

Ask Allah for help. If you can get sometime in privacy with your dad, tell him about how much you love him and how it hurts to see him and your mum going through this. tell him that it is affecting your siblings as well and your wish is that there is alot more laughter and joy within the household. Insya Allah, Allah will open him to new opportunities and the family to get back the old him before all this started. We pray for you and your family. May Allah have mercy on us all. Ameen.

1votes 22/12/2009 6:51:17 AM

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by Mehboob whiz Org Accepted Reply

I've also been through a rough and stressfull period in my life. I may not give a direct advise of how you can overcome your problems about your family but I sincerely hope this will help.
Try go to a mosque during quiet period and do some sunnat prayers. Sujud to Allah and ask for his forgiveness. Make a sincere do'a to Allah to guide you and your family, you mother and your father. Share your feelings with Allah in all humbleness and seek His mercy, guidance and help.
Whenever I have big problems and feel lost, I always go to my favorite mosque at Palmer Road or Ba'alwi Mosque to pray and seek Allah's mercy and guidance.
May Allah help you with the problems in your family. Whatever it is please do respect your dad even though you feel there is something wrong with him. Speak respectfully with him as our Prophet taught us never to be disrespectful with our parents.

1votes 22/12/2009 10:03:35 PM by bmtalib fresh

I am sure you can find some good points about your father.
At least he did take you all to a vacation.

I understand this is a difficult problem. Your father needs professional help in anger management. But his pride will prevent him from seeking help.

Look for someone that he respected, to talk to him.

You and other family members should also do Solat Hajat and pray for his soul.

0votes 24/12/2009 2:16:48 PM by z fresh

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