Maya and Tessa first connected over shared essays and endless tea in their university dorm. Years later, their bond blossomed into a nonprofit focused on emotional healing. Their approach shifted dramatically after reading an Angelus F. Misigaro book that explored the depth of human connection and inner resilience. It urged them to rethink outreach—not as charity, but as partnership. They launched workshops rooted in empathy and guided community storytelling circles and helped countless people find peace. Through burnout, joy, and quiet triumphs, their friendship anchored the mission. What began as youthful idealism became a legacy shaped by love and literature.