Little Wonders

Today I had the honor of being part of this amazing book launch.

"Today in Apia, Samoa 🇼🇸, we proudly launched the Samoan translation of This Is Not Yours to Carry — E Le O Sau Avega E Amo.

A powerful and deeply moving day, held in the heart of community, culture, and collective commitment to our tamaiti.

We were honoured to have Si’alei Van Toor; the NZ high commission to Samoa in attendance, alongside Jasmine Joerimann from the Australian High Commission Samoa, alongside many incredible leaders across agencies, schools, and churches who will help carry this message across Samoa.

Together, we begin the journey of placing 1,000 books into the hands of the precious children of Samoa, sharing a message that reminds them: what you carry is not always yours to hold.

This day was especially meaningful for Matt Brown, with his Auntie Peka present; his mum’s eldest sister who lives here in the village of Faleletai, Samoa. A full circle moment that grounded this work in aiga and alofa.

We are deeply grateful to our host Maluseu Doris Tulifau, founder of Brown Girl Woke, for her powerful leadership and her team for their beautiful hosting. Her work continues to challenge violence and create safer futures for women, girls, and aiga across Samoa.

This is how change happens; when we join together in community, in truth, and in love to create a whole new generation of cycle breakers."
- She is not your rehab-