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(salam) Dear brothers and Sisters, I have a very good friend who is in need of some guidance and assistance. I have known her since before we both got married and she was a very sweet, sensible, humble, loving girl. She loved to be with family, loved her distant family, was in touch with cousins etc. and was generally known to be a very caring person. She would go out of her way to care for others. That is how i met her! She was helping me out of her way for some research project I had for school. Her family is very loving as well, however everyone minds their own business and there is no concept of gossipping. They love each other, show concern, but do not interfere unnecessarily in each others matters. Parents are always guiding the children etc., but they generally would discuss things and resolve issues. I have never seen any attitude issues within her family ever! Never heard anything from her to suggest any issues either! She used to enjoy religous studies and learning. The reason for my post is that I spoke to her after a long time now. We both are married now and I am very upset/sad to see her state of mind! She is my friend, therefore I am biased towards her ofcourse, but I need some advise on how to help her emotionally get stronger? Per our conversation, here is her problem: (there is a long list of details behind all this that would take up forever to type here, but I can pinpoint if I get responses or questions) She has lost concentration in her Salaat/religious studies etc. completely and cannot get it back. I want to know duas etc. or acts that might help her! Her in laws are not too affectionate when it comes to displaying love for a new person in the family or welcome a person. Even her husband shows a level of selfishness at times and it had changed her personality in return. She has started to keep upset all the time. That happiness and charm of a caring person is gone now and all I see is someone who is very upset and living a day to day life! She does not seem to care at all about things anymore!! She was diagnosed with mild depression upon childbirth, however her husband disregarded that as a drama and never paid attention. Her mother in law has been very stubborn with her and tells her on her face that she is not comfortable with her even after 3 years of marriage now. She is facing difficult living situations at home with her mother in law interfering in everything and totally igorning her existence in the house when it comes to important things/news about family. She and her husband are usually never informed if there is a death in the family etc. She has noticed a reputation of her in laws at the mosque to be the "nosey" kind of family that gossips. They have blamed her several times for spreading rumors about their family etc. as well. She did mention that her husband was always it seems a neglected child since he lost his father at a very early age and was the youngest one in the family. Her husband has never expressed any of this to her directly. I wish to help her obtain some materials to maybe comfort/sooth her mind and get her to relax mentally. Her stress levels are affecting her personal life as well as her physical strength. She has started to look very sad and upset all the time now. Her husband is constantly trying to please his mother and in turn (maybe unintentionally) does not realize that he insults his wife just so his mother is happy! At this very point, her sole mode of survival is her daughter. She has been fighting her depression by showing love, care and affection to her child and teaching her the basic manners etc. She does work full time and is raising a child as well. She is also a major contributor to the finances around the house, therefore leaving her job is not an option. Can any of you suggest some mind clearing techniques through religous knowledge and some duas/amaals that might help her please? She does try to recite ayat-ul-kursi, 4 quls, ayat-e- Kareema etc. on a daily basis, but needs some more info. Especially to gain concentration before anything else. She feels she is not satisfied with her salaat either and she sees a difference now. Any advice would be appreciated. JazakAllah. KS