When you think about history makers, I think it is important to not only recognize but celebrate the contributions that young adults have and continue to make in shaping history whether it’s on a worldwide stage or in their local communities. In honor of Women’s History Month, I wanted to recognize four young women, Kiana, Alyssa, Anastasia, and Morgan who range in ages from 14 – 23 years old and are in middle school, high school, college, and medical school.
The conversations that I had with each of these young women was both pleasant and refreshing as they each were able to discuss their faith, friendships, future aspirations in addition to honestly sharing both their personal accomplishments and challenges.
Today’s guest is Anastasia Douglas, a 17-year-old high school student who used the challenges she faced in middle school as a catalyst for writing and publishing her first book, How to Survive Middle School. Although she never planned to become a first-time author, she is now looking forward to publishing her second book and has dreams of one day working at Good Morning America, which I am sure will become a reality for this very determined young woman.
Anastasia’s story is one that can inspire us all to know that the challenges we face in life, no matter how big or small, can be used not only as opportunities for us to grow and develop but also to help others. And we never know how God is going to use our story.
As I reflected on our conversation, I thought it would be appropriate to share this passage of scripture that reads…“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28, KJV
I know that her family must be so proud of what she has already accomplished, and I hope you will pray for the continued success of this young woman.
Thank you, Anastasia, for sharing your story with us!
You can follow her on Instagram @anastasialdouglas and her book is available on: Amazon, Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble, Barnes and Noble Nook, and Apple iBooks.
