We were first introduced through my childhood best friend. After meeting on a FaceTime call on September 7, 2019, there was an immediate, effortless connection. From the very first “hello,” the conversation felt natural, more like we were catching up than meeting for the first time. We laughed, shared stories, and before we knew it, the call had gone on much longer than either of us expected. That first conversation didn’t feel like the beginning of something new, it felt like we had known each other for years!