Navigate Every Type of Grief Without Toxic Positivity
This Isn’t Just a Book — It’s a Movement.
A powerful guide for living life on your terms — no more “shoulds,” no more toxic positivity. Just truth, tools, and the permission to be unapologetically you.
Navigate Every Type of Grief Without Toxic Positivity
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Discover the raw, gripping memoir that has already touched thousands. Scar Tissue takes you on a journey through trauma, addiction, and transformation – written to inspire, awaken, and heal.
Navigate Every Type of Grief Without Toxic Positivity
Pre-Order Now & Get Exclusive Early Access Bonuses!
Discover the raw, gripping memoir that has already touched thousands. Scar Tissue takes you on a journey through trauma, addiction, and transformation – written to inspire, awaken, and heal.
Are you tired of hearing “everything happens for a reason”?
Grief doesn’t need a silver lining. It needs space. It needs honesty. And most of all, it needs you, just as you are.
What This Book Offers:
No More “Shoulds”: You don’t have to grieve the “right” way.
No Toxic Positivity: We ditch the clichés and offer real, raw support.
Truth & Tools: Grounded insights and practical exercises to help you navigate your grief on your terms.
Radical Permission: This is your journey, take up space in it.
If your heart’s been heavy and your world’s been shifting, this book is here to meet you in the in-between.
"I truly believe that grief can be transformed. It can be painful and beautiful. It can shift the POWER of pain into purpose."
- Melissa Dlugolecki, author of scar tissue
Endorsements by Early Readers
Before you dive in, read what others felt after finishing this book.
Their words reflect the journey you’re about to begin.
“Melissa’s story is a testament to resilience and transformation. She doesn’t just talk about healing — she embodies it, turning profound pain into a powerful purpose that inspires us all.”
- Erik Rock
CEO, Mentor, and Speaker
"Melissa Dlugolecki is a walking embodiment of what it truly means to live and grow from grief. Anyone who reads this book will understand the depth of grief and how powerful it is to transform from it. Just like the scar tissue in our bodies, grief holds a memory but also brings deep wisdom from the experience. Melissa’s way of articulating grief will both deepen your compassion and expand your impact from what you’ve gone through”
- Jillian Torrez
author of Water Lense
"Melissa Dlugolecki takes the tangled, painful experience of grief and makes space for movement, meaning, and momentum. Scar Tissue doesn’t just tell a story—it equips you to stand in your own. With fierce compassion, Melissa shows us how to alchemize pain into power. This book is like a friend, a beautifully brave companion, for anyone who's ever wondered if they could come back from the unthinkable. Melissa shows us that we can—and we do."
- Lisa Price
Founder of Bereaved Together
"Few books make you feel seen in your grief quite like this one. Melissa’s story is an invitation to acknowledge our pain, honor our love, and keep going.”
- Steve Harward
founder and author of "Win By Giving"
"The lessons in Scar Tissue do not just apply to grief, they apply to life and anyone seeking to shift pain and heartache into growth and opportunity."
- Chris Harder
Business Strategy Mentor and founder of Fintech
"Melissa is the embodiment of GRIT. Not only is she one of the most tenacious & loving women I've ever worked with, but she's the definition of STRENGTH. The moment I met her I knew her mission was unwavering. This book will not only shake you to your core but also wake you up to your own grit. It will remind you of your own strength, on the days you want to quit. It's a beautiful reminder to keep going, no matter what life throws at you”
- ANGIE LEE
"Melissa Dlugolecki masterfully balances the support that is needed when navigating painful times alongside the real, truthful reality of deciding to create a life we love, regardless of circumstances."
- Daniel G
#1 Sales & Communication Global Trainer
"Melissa is the embodiment of GRIT. Not only is she one of the most tenacious & loving women I've ever worked with, but she's the definition of STRENGTH. The moment I met her I knew her mission was unwavering. This book will not only shake you to your core but also wake you up to your own grit. It will remind you of your own strength, on the days you want to quit. It's a beautiful reminder to keep going, no matter what life throws at you”
- Angie Lee
Scar Tissue: Where the Pain Heals Into Purpose
The day I lost Leyden shattered me. The empty car seat, the ashes I wore, the questions that haunted me, I didn’t know how I’d keep going.
But like scar tissue, healing came slowly. Pain didn’t disappear, but it shaped me. It gave me compassion. It gave me purpose.
Scar Tissue isn’t just a book, it’s the story of what it takes to rebuild after loss. A reminder that your deepest wounds can become your greatest strength.
If you're holding pain, I hope my story reminds you: you're not alone. And this, too, can become something powerful.
Thank you for being part of this journey.
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1-hour virtual private training with Melissa as preparation or integration for an in-person training
10 signed copies with personalized notes
An interview on Melissa's podcast sharing your story, mission or brand
In-person training with Melissa for your Team, company or group
PRE-SALE BONUSES
Early Action Bonus's:
Access to private live Training with Melissa
Free month membership to Ask Melissa AI chat support - get Melissa's insights to support YOU!
PDFs to accompany Scar Tissue teachings
First access to book-signings and events
Buy In Bulk Bonus's (Limited Time Offer!):
Purchase 25 copies:
All early action bonus's plus:
1-hour virtual private training with Melissa for your Team, company or group.
5 signed copies with personalized notes
Purchase 50 copies:
All early action bonus's plus:
1-hour virtual private training with Melissa for your Team, company or group.
5 signed copies with personalized notes
An interview on Melissa's podcast sharing your story, mission or brand
Purchase 100 copies:
All early action bonus's plus:
1-hour virtual private training with Melissa as preparation or integration for an in-person training
10 signed copies with personalized notes
An interview on Melissa's podcast sharing your story, mission or brand
In-person training with Melissa for your Team, company or group
Not Another Self-Help Book. A Self-Truth Book.
Inside this book, you’ll get:
Clarity on What’s Really Holding You Back
Uncover the mindset blocks, old stories, and quiet fears that are keeping you from everything you desire.
Tangible Action Steps That Actually Work
No vague advice here. You’ll get real, practical steps to help you move through the hard stuff—not just around it.
A Toolkit for Living Authentically
Learn how to take aligned action, and build a life that reflects who you truly are—not who the world told you to be.
Start healing and strengthening with guidance to help you navigate grief, growth, and real change.
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Curious about Melissa's work in marketing and branding?
In the Brand LAB, we don’t believe in copy-paste formulas or “one-size-fits-all” strategies. We believe your story is your strategy — and when you learn how to share it with clarity and conviction, everything changes.
Led by Melissa, a strategist who’s helped build 7-figure brands from scratch, the Brand LAB is where heart meets structure. It’s where your personal story becomes the foundation for your brand message, your offers, and your customer journey.
If you’re ready to stop blending in, start converting with confidence, and finally build a brand that feels like you — you belong in the Brand LAB.
@ COPYRIGHT 2025 MELISSA DLUGOLECKI | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
@ COPYRIGHT 2025 MELISSA DLUGOLECKI | ALL RIGHTS RESERVED