Three new chapters for Strawberries and Cream are out! <3
Thank you so much for your patience, my loves. The delay was for a very happy reason... my sister welcomed her baby a little earlier than expected, and our family has been wrapped up in the kind of joy that stops time for a moment. Everything is okay, everyone is healthy, and my heart is very full.
I also want to acknowledge something much heavier.
For anyone affected by the horrific act of violence at Bondi on Sunday, please know that my heart is with you. Watching it unfold here in Australia was deeply upsetting and honestly hard to comprehend. While I don’t live in Sydney, many people I love do, and I am grateful beyond words that they are safe. My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and everyone who was impacted.
It’s also important to me that I say this clearly. Islam is a beautiful religion rooted in peace, mercy, and compassion. Muslims believe in one God, Allah, the same God worshipped in Christianity and Judaism. At the heart of Islam are values of charity, humility, justice, care for the poor, and deep respect for human life. Kindness, forgiveness, and community are central to the faith, and harming innocent people is strictly forbidden in Islamic teachings. Acts of violence do not represent Islam or its beliefs, they represent individuals who distort faith to justify hatred and harm.
To anyone who is struggling right now... whether from fear, grief, anxiety, or just feeling overwhelmed, please don’t carry it alone. If you’re in Australia, Lifeline is available 24/7 on 13 11 14, offering free and confidential support. Reaching out is not a weakness.
Praying for the Jewish Community and the innocent Muslim community, we judge the extremist ideologies rooted in hatred, not the people.
Sending so much love to everyone trying to exist, heal, and feel safe in this world. We’re all connected more than we realise.
Lots of love, tillymaiee x
