Hello all! I hope everyone has been enjoying the return of Alice and with summer fast on its way, we will definitely be seeing a lot more of her. I am actually very glad that I was slow in updating because the recent revelations in the newest episodes have actually helped me to further develop my ideas. I really think you're going to like my plans for the future ;)

That being said, I have been wrestling with the urge to post this and I finally decided that I should do it. As I have said before, I am grateful for everyone who is following my story and I care enough about this community to put this out there. For those of you who are caught up with the show and the now infamous controversy in certain communities, I think you'll know what I'm talking about, but for anyone who hasn't been able to watch the newest season, I will try not to spoil anything...

All I want to say is this:

If you ever feel desperate or hopeless enough to do something drastic, there is always someone out there who cares enough to help you. I may not even know you personally but I can say, wholeheartedly, that I believe YOUR life is meaningful. As humans, we face a lot of adversity, but we must remember that we all belong to the same Earth and we're all bred from the same grain. If we want to truly bring change, it will have to be together. I know that it is sometimes hard to distinguish reality from our dreams and desires, especially when portrayals in media and culture are so prevalent and seemingly realistic, but there is more to it than that. What seems like an intentional attack could actually have multiple underlying causes such as casting conflict, etc. I am IN NO WAY agreeing or disagreeing with any one side, but I do believe that fiction is just that. The real problems are in our own hearts and we shouldn't be worried about representation in fantasy (and completely fictional, as in - not to be taken literally) shows, movies and so on. This isn't to discredit the fact that there are problems, but to emphasize finding where the cause and solution may actually lie.

All of that aside, I strongly suggest reading the following article for those who are interested or were affected by this controversy to gain a better understanding of where I'm personally coming from:

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And at the very least, if you still don't like the way the show has developed... Well that's what fanfiction is for! :D

This is in no way meant to be offensive or distasteful and I would be glad to address any questions or concerns regarding this issue. However, I do ask that we keep a respectful conversation and respect each others opinions.

Love,

A Friend