On December 14, Pasha, a migrant from India studying to become a chef, found himself at the centre of the Bondi attack, a moment that changed his life forever. In this interview, he walks us through what he witnessed and why he chose to turn toward others, even when his own life was at risk. He reflects on the trauma that followed, the role of faith, and how the experience reshaped him as a father and a person. As the national conversation quickly shifted from what happened to who to blame, Pasha speaks about the impact of scapegoating migrants and Muslims.