<p>Who and what you allow in your life is a direct reflection of how you feel about yourself. Let that sink in ...&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>After surviving an abusive marriage and toxic relationships during her younger years, author Melanie Butler has learned valuable lessons and gained insight on the pitfalls of dating and relationships. Seven children later and trained as a sexual assault/domestic violence advocate, she sees first-hand what the younger generation faces while navigating the dating world.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Recognizing red flags and trusting that gut feeling seem to be things of the past, but Melanie hopes to bring awareness and teach you to trust your instinct when something isn't quite right, forcing you to ask:</p><p><br></p><p>• What do you think of yourself?&nbsp;</p><p>• Are you receiving the treatment you desire?&nbsp;</p><p>• Why are you continually accepting less than what you feel you deserve?&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>With Diamonds in the Rough, you will reflect and answer these questions honestly and with intention. No more being afraid to use your voice or just going with the flow to make others happy while you're dying inside. May you be empowered to take a stand for you and all that you desire. From the darkness of a lump of coal, may you emerge as a Diamond.</p>