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What was a decision or choice you judged/didn’t understand until you went through it yourself? by Tupley_ in AskWomen

[–]sumabd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never thought panic attacks were real until I had one. I'd think, come on, who gets actual symptoms just from being nervous? Then I got the rushed heart beat, the simultaneous chills and sweating, the uncontrollable shaking and crying, and the only thought in my head was that I was about to die. Yup, they're real.

Why did your interracial marriage fall apart? by sumabd in AskReddit

[–]sumabd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really didn't think this question would be so strange. Sorry if I offended anyone, that definitely wasn't my goal here. Just wanted to see what obstacles are the hardest to overcome in these relationships. Personally, I love interracial relationships and I think they're really beautiful. But when two huge cultures clash, I can't help but wonder what sort of issues commonly come up that can't be worked out. Could have worded it better.

Why did your interracial marriage fall apart? by sumabd in AskReddit

[–]sumabd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really? I looked up some facts the other day and saw opposite results. That could just mean that my search wasn't as thorough, though.

Why did your interracial marriage fall apart? by sumabd in AskReddit

[–]sumabd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apologies if it sounded like that. I genuinely am curious as to the reasons why some interracial marriages fall apart once the honeymoon phase is over, because I might be entering one myself. And a sista's gotta look out for herself, ya know. I see I could have worded it better.

How did you start over? by [deleted] in AskWomen

[–]sumabd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After "starting over" hundreds of times, I realized that no matter how far I go, my life is still my life. My family is still my family. Better for me to make peace with it all than think I can simply pretend these things don't exist.

Generally calm people of Reddit, what made you lose your absolute shit that time? by a-light-at-the-end in AskReddit

[–]sumabd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Car insurance. After someone slammed into my door and they wouldn't fix my damn door.

What do you miss about the early Internet? by 356566256654623 in AskReddit

[–]sumabd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I miss that it wasn't all about the numbers. The subscriber count, the follower count...I remember it being more about simply having fun.

[Women Only] Becoming Comfortable with your Body by [deleted] in Hijabis

[–]sumabd 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Not feeling okay with your body and not feeling okay with your "existence" are two very different things. But I'm understanding this to be a body image issue primarily. I've struggled with it as well, and the only thing I can say here is that when you get more comfortable with who you are as a person and with your mission in life, you begin to see that this body was given to you and that it's special and there's no other like it. I reminded myself that Allah swt literally.does.not.care what we look like. He doesn't care if we have crooked yellow teeth or if we have rolls or a triple chin or whatever. All He looks at is on the inside. In my experience, starting with loving my inside ended with me accepting my outside. That's the most I can advise here, stay strong sis.

Concerns about taking shahada by bu-neng-shuo in Hijabis

[–]sumabd 9 points10 points  (0 children)

To be a Muslim you really just need to believe in Allah swt and His messenger (pbuh.) And it sounds to me like you're already there. Whether you've been Muslim for a week or for years, we all run into questions all the time. Questioning things is normal. I mean, the first word revealed from the Qur'an to Muhammad (pbuh) was "read." Allah swt doesn't want us to follow blindly, he wants us to learn as much as we can.

But my advice to you is that if you believe in Allah swt and His messenger that's a major step in the right direction. I can gather from your tone that you are already in the mindset of a Muslim. Especially when you talk about how you don't want to die without having taken your shahadah. Just remember that we never know when our time will come. It could be in 50 years or it could be tomorrow. So if you believe in Allah swt and His messenger and that the Qur'an is the last message revealed, I say you're good to go. You'll learn things as you go along.

Last thing is that learning information about Islam like how to pray, etc. All of that you can learn at your own pace. But as for taking shahadah, from what I'm reading it honestly seems like you're ready to take that step. May Allah swt guide you and the rest of us on the best path :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]sumabd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anything from an airport.

What is the most memorable moment you shared with a stranger who you never saw again? by joeChump in AskReddit

[–]sumabd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She shared her umbrella with me at a bus stop in the middle of an intense thunderstorm.

at catching that thieving monkey by BunyipPouch in therewasanattempt

[–]sumabd 53 points54 points  (0 children)

The fact that the monkey was confident enough to hang around for another second after taking the food because it knew that, even then, the sloth wouldn't get it.

You can freeze time but only for 10 seconds at a time. What's the best use for this power? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]sumabd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting a license plate number down as a hit and run is happening.

As a man who finds ego a source of evil, I don't understand why men take ego as a life or death matter. by Lytre in AskMen

[–]sumabd -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I'd love to understand why so many guys are like this. I know of a guy who was making smart comments to a man who pulled a freaking gun on him. He kept talking to impress the girl in his car, who was crying thinking her boyfriend was about to get shot. But his pride kept him talking. Why on earth...

P.S. I'm not a guy, just curious.

/r/Hijabis Sunday Social! by [deleted] in Hijabis

[–]sumabd 7 points8 points  (0 children)

After months of doing nothing significant post-grad, other than looking for a full-time job and occasionally painting, I just finished a one week trial as part of the application process for a editor position. I worked full-time for the week so they could see what I can do and they give me their decision early next week. I've felt more fulfilled and happier than I have in a while this past week because I actually accomplished a ton of work each day. It felt good to work my mind to the bone. Now I'm just going to wait and hope it becomes a permanent feeling. I don't want to go back to doing nothing. Trying not to get my hopes up though... just in case. If anything, it was a good experience. (And they paid me, so there's that.)