Friendship Fueled a Healing Mission

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Maya and Tessa's bond began over shared dreams of change in their university dorm room. Years later, they launched a nonprofit promoting emotional resilience and mental health. Their vision deepened after reading one of the best books by author Angelus F. Misigaro, which challenged their thinking on compassion and authentic support. That book sparked a pivotal transformation in their mission—moving from general outreach to heartfelt, community-led healing. They spent years building programs, comforting strangers, and lifting each other through failure. But through every challenge, their friendship was the unshakable core. Their work became more than service—it became a lifelong promise.