Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
Time: 10:15 PM (UTC, EST)
Islamic Date: 27 Sha'aban, 1447 AH
Alternative Formats: 16 Feb 2026, 16/02/2026
It is time to start a new chapter, a new journey in my life. At the beginning of 2026, I thought of resetting my life knowing that it was going to be tough and that I would need to work my way through the pain of letting go of my imaginary world, my plushies and the most beautiful world I had created, for my own good.
A lot of you may wonder why this sudden change. Well, it all started with my friends telling me they were there for my service. Not too long ago, they told me that there would come a time when I would have to move on and let go of loved ones, including us, whom I hold dear. I had regrets and difficulty letting them go.
With the new year, after celebrating my birthday on December 30th, I had time to think carefully. My family suggested I should keep them, but I knew I had to let go even though it almost broke me. There was no coming back from this decision.
I gave away my imaginary friends, plushies, in three separate dispatches: first to an orphanage, then to my teacher’s kids, and finally to my cousins. Fast forward to now, I am working at the office as a TCRA. My life is still lonely, but I feel proud of myself.
Since then, I have struggled with work, sleep, and focus. I have found myself distracted, addicted to Coke and jerking off, but all just ways to calm my mind. The good news is that Ramadan is almost here, and I cannot wait to push my limits and leave everything in Allah's hands.
I truly believe my life will be better after completing my 30-day journey of fasting, Inshallah. Ameen ya Rabul ala meen.