From the Ground Up: Purposed Through Pain, Paperback

'From the Ground Up' is an autobiographical account that vividly details the transformative journey of Melissa A. Melbourne. As a young girl who migrated to the United States from Jamaica. She becomes enthralled in the party/street life that subsequently resulted in her descent into a world of addiction. As a young addict navigating the streets of Perth Amboy, NJ, she details her account of homelessness, domestic violence, alcoholism, low self-esteem, and substance abuse. In this well documented motivational and inspirational book she talks about birthing the woman she is today, by confronting the former young addict of her past. She explores her feelings of low self-worth and self-esteem and its impact on her relationships with emotionally manipulative men. Through perseverance, courage, and faith she details her account of her addiction in a vivid manner that's sure to grab the reader's attention. This page turner will resonate with anyone who's ever struggled with any form of addiction. This book will transform your understanding of how she fought to become the woman she is today with multiple degrees and businesses. She intends for this book to motivate anyone who struggles with overcoming addiction and life obstacles. She details her transformative process in three simple steps that helped her to reclaim her life. Website: www.melissamelbourne.com