During those days, Jimena had already given shape to her new project: an institution that would promote and teach various branches of the arts, work with victims of abuse, depression, or substance addiction, and offer vocational training to help people find employment.

She had gathered her sisters and her cousin Laura to present the project.

“Girls, do I have your support?” Jimena asked, looking at her sisters and cousin expectantly.

“I love your idea, Jimena,” Laura replied enthusiastically.

“Count me in—and even Lisa. I know she’ll be thrilled to help,” Claudia added. “We all have a story to tell, and we can be a source of support for women who’ve gone through things like we have.”

Lisa was one of Claudia’s students—a young woman who struggled with her weight and had been bullied at university. Claudia had been helping her rebuild her self-esteem, and their relationship had deepened into a genuine alliance. Seeing that side of her sister filled Jimena with pride; from being a vain,