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© 2025 Bestwine Publishing a division of MJG Enterprises, LLC, Indianapolis, Indiana. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, scanned, or distributed in any printed or electronic form without written permission from the author.
Grace Atherton knows what it’s like to be different.
To feel misunderstood. To be called names, to starve her body, to battle low self-worth. She knows the weight of trauma and abuse—mental, emotional, physical, and sexual. She’s faced job loss, car wrecks, months of physical therapy. She’s wrestled with self-doubt, depression, panic attacks, and the dark moment she believed the world might be better without her.
But Grace also knows what it’s like to rise.
She’s hit the dirt—and learned how to ride above it.
Through those soul-breaking moments, she discovered that kindness is powerful, words hold weight, and hurting hearts deserve gentle care.
In this book, Grace—author, poet, songwriter, singer, and artist—opens the pages of her story. Not to stay in the dirt, but to share the hard-earned lessons that helped her rise. Her hope is that you’ll see pieces of your own journey reflected here—and that something in these words will stir the strength in you to ride above your own dirt, and begin the path to your one-of-a-kind destination.
What Readers Are Saying
“The first chapter gave me goosebumps. I wept.
Over the next few hours, I shared my story – for the first time in my life – in a safe, judgment free, confidential space with Grace.
I felt healing and freedom to speak and have expression. Since then, I’ve reclaimed my voice and my influence.
I’m not the same.”
— Trauma/Suicide Ideation Survivor Gone Thriver
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
1 week ago
Even though I’ve never struggled with suicide, this book spoke to me.
One poem brought me to tears – I saw myself in it.
It gave me tools to reach for dreams I’d barely dared to name.”
— Purpose Reclaimer
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
1 week ago
Special Thanks To The Following Individuals, Creators & Organization: (and to everyone who has ever been in my life, this book – the stories, lessons and poetry would not be possible without you):
Publisher: Best Wine Press
Coauthor of Chapter 7: Bethany Atherton
Front and back top cover images: Jennifer Toegel of Max & Maxwell Equestrian Photography (a subdivision of Jennifer Juniper Photography LLC)
Author photo: Mark Watson/Spotlight Photography
Horse (Pickles): Jennifer Miko of Equestrian Adventures of Florida
Nails: Emerald Spa & Nails
Dress (Poetry): Don’t Stress The Dress
