2017 is coming to a close - today is a day of reflection, remorse and seeking forgiveness for the wrongs we have knowingly and unknowingly committed in the year that is due to pass.

For me, 2017 has been about learning to heal from the grief and trauma of an abusive marriage and divorce. This year has dragged me kicking and screaming to relinquish my false sense of control over to God. I have seen the best and the worst in myself and I end this year today determined to change the generational narrative of the women in my family - a story of financial insecurity and crap marriages.

What are the lessons you have learned in 2017?

What are you determined to change in 2018?

May Allah (swt) forgive us all our shortcomings and remove from the stain on the hearts of those we have hurt, Ameen