Grace Atherton knows what it's like to be different, to feel misunderstood, to be called fat and to starve her body, to deal with low self-esteem, and to be told she was
less than.She knows what it's like to be abused mentally, physically, emotionally, sexually, and deal with trauma. To go through job loss, multiple car wrecks, and months of physical therapy.She knows what it's like to deal so badly with depression and panic attacks that she attempted suicide and wrongly believed the world would be better without her.
She knows what it's like to hit dirt ... and she knows how to ride above it.It was those dirty moments that made Grace realize that kindness is beautiful, that words matter, and that hurting hearts should be handled with care.In this book, author, poet, songwriter, singer, artist, and speaker Grace Atherton includes the lessons she learned so you too can not only experience a little of her life's ride but also see your ride in a different way and fast track the beginning of your rise above the dirt in your life to reach your unique destination.In this book, author, poet, songwriter, singer, artist, and speaker Grace Atherton includes the lessons she learned so you too can not only experience a little of her life's ride but also see your ride in a different way and fast track the beginning of your rise above the dirt in your life to reach your unique destination.Grace shares personal stories, lessons, and poems about how she overcame anorexia, suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, abuse, and trauma so others can also rise above adversity to fulfill their dreams.