I am not sure “mentor” is the right word, because it feels too small for what Legendary❤️Mask has been in my life. She has impacted me in ways I can barely describe. When I was at one of my lowest points and struggling with suicidal thoughts, she did something most people, especially online acquaintances, would never dream of doing. She called the police and asked them to perform a welfare check. It was scary in the moment, but it probably saved my life. That is not typical “online friendship” behavior. That is someone choosing to care. After that, she stopped being an internet friend and became a real-life friend, one of the good ones. Her influence didn’t end there. She encouraged me to go back to church, gently but consistently, reminding me of things I had forgotten about faith and community. When I had my stroke, she stayed in touch with my daughter, Ravyn, checking on her and offering support. That meant more than I can ever express. Ravyn needed steady reassurance during a frightening time, and Teresa helped provide that. She even wrote a poem for Ravyn, a beautiful piece she framed and mailed to me. It hangs in my living room now, where I see it every day. It’s a reminder not only of her creativity, but of her generosity and the way she loves people As for my writing, she has been a constant source of inspiration. Teresa doesn’t hand out hollow compliments. Instead of vague encouragements like “That’s good, keep going,” she gives real feedback. She’ll say, “This part doesn’t make sense yet, but I see where you’re heading. Try it this way.” That kind of honesty has made me a better writer. I was nervous, terrified, honestly, about publishing on Amazon KDP. After talking with her, I finally took the leap. She believed I could do it long before I believed it myself. In summary, Teresa is someone I admire, respect, and truly look up to. I am deeply, genuinely thankful to have her in my life.