Anastasia, 21 years old, NJ

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Anastasia is a remarkable young woman whose resilience has been forged through unimaginable adversity. Orphaned at a young age after her mother’s overdose and raised by her great-aunt until her passing, she entered foster care at 13, where she often felt unwanted and alone. Yet, despite the challenges, Anastasia has never backed down. She bravely left an abusive relationship to find stability with a friend while pursuing her dream of becoming a Medical Assistant, with hopes of furthering her education to become a registered nurse. Committed to her healing journey, she actively attends therapy to confront her struggles with depression and anxiety. Anastasia is determined to create the life she deserves, finding joy in meeting new people, reading, swimming, art, dancing, and watching TikTok—all while believing that her past does not define her future.

Anastasia has been making a genuine effort to focus on self-care lately. After attending a workshop on personal hygiene, she realized she doesn't have any body spray or lotion of her own, items that, unfortunately, aren't currently within her budget. Anastasia would love to have a lovely lotion and body spray to use after her shower, a small self-care ritual that could brighten her mood, help her feel fresh and confident, and leave her smelling wonderful throughout the day.