My book ‘Beauty From Pain’ and how you can help
Hello everyone!
So for the past year or so, I’ve been working on writing my first book. It’s been one of my dreams to write – I love it – and when the thought of writing about this particular song of ours came to me… well, it just stuck.
I wrote the song ‘Beauty From Pain’ with Max on our last record. It was about the heartache I was going through after my first love left me alone, heartbroken and, for the first time in my life, realizing my brokenness and humility could become a beautiful place for God to speak to me and be my everything. So that’s what the song is: my story of that place… of the lowest emotional place you can think of, when life feels like it falls out from under your feet and it’s the scarriest, darkest place you’ve ever visited.
Since the song came out, I’ve met so many people, night after night, who connected with my story in their own place of brokenness. For most of the stories I’ve heard, it hasn’t been brokenness or hurt from breakups like mine was; for some it was demons from the past, deaths of loved ones, broken marriages, abuse growing up by the very people we are meant to rely on for our protection… the stories are amazing. We are all so broken and not one of us put back together perfectly. The pieces that are left after a tragedy need true healing and I’ve found only God is that Healer we need.
My book is first my story… but what I want this book to be is a book of stories, of people who found hope, who found the end of the tunnel, who found God through their pain, through their storms and their mistakes. And that’s where you can come in.
Your story doesn’t have to involve our song… it can just be your story if you feel like it fits this idea of showing God’s grace and faithfulness in the midst of us feeling like life has fallen apart around us. Tell your friends if you know of a beautiful story. If you do have a connection or know someone who does from this particular song of ours, that would obviously be amazing to hear.
You can send your stories to this address: beautyfrompain08@hotmail.com. Thank you so much! I am so excited to hear and share your stories with a world of people who need to know they are not alone, that there is a light at the end of this dark tunnel they feel lost in. Please send your name and email address. I believe for the safety of everyone I’m just going to change names to anonymous, but your story will be shared and used to inspire and encourage. If you want your name shown for a reason, please specify.
Happy New Years…
Tricia Brock Baumhardt
hi superchick. my names amy and i’m 14 and i have aspergers but i’m ok with that.
i really love your music and you really help me deal with some of the issues i have. i have a eating disorder so im real heavy but i’m still confident. the thing is i live in england and would love a t-shirt but my dad says he can’t afford the postage from america. dads ok but we don’t have much money and he always lets me use his pc. is ther anywhere that you sell your stuff in the UK? i real like the robot rainbow one but i need xl because of my weight. any way you can help will be cool. and thanks guys i know your great for just tons of kids like me
amy
Comment by amy mason — 1/16/2009 @ 3:02 am
I just want to say that you are amazing! I love this band and the stand that you make to help young girls see what God can do for them if they will only trust in him.
When are you coming to Florida? I can’t wait to see you guys in concert! I’ve seen Barlow Girl and next on my list of bands is Superchick
Thanks again for all you do.
God bless,
Becca
Comment by Rebecca Hancock — 1/16/2009 @ 9:38 am
Hi, I’m 30 and I am sick. When i heard your song, it was late at night coz i couldn’t sleep. I played it over and over again till i understood that its about me too, in the beginning i thought it was depressing like my life and i said to myself this is not something i should listen to, but when i listen farther it gave me hope. yes it describes my life almost in details, how i don’t see a way out, all my dreams are gone, and how i still rely on God’s promises. Beauty from Pain,,,,,,, i like that, I believe in that.
Thank You
Addy
Comment by Adrian Morar — 1/16/2009 @ 7:27 pm
I will have to read your book! sounds interesting!
Comment by Abby — 1/18/2009 @ 4:10 pm
Hey, my name is Hallie. I live in Hill City, MN and it would be awesome if you could have a concert near here. Plus you guys have been insired me to wright most of the songs that im trying to write.
Thanx!!!
Hallie
Comment by Hallie Bishop — 1/18/2009 @ 8:06 pm
i have all your CDs i love you i introduced your band to my friends and we listen to all of your CDs and we give each-other superchick things for our birthdays you are the only thing we talk about your songs are on our ipods mp3 player phones you name it my wallpaper is a slide show of pics of ya’ll i am really your biggest fan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GOD BLESS YOU!
BIGGEST FAN 4REAL!
Comment by TRICIAFAN — 1/19/2009 @ 12:47 pm
DO YOU THINK YOU COULD VISIT HUTTO TEXAS THX!
GOD BLESS YOU
BIGGEST FAN 4REAL
Comment by TRICIAFAN — 1/19/2009 @ 12:50 pm
Hey Trisha, my name’s kat and your songs have really helped me through some issues i’ve been having. I LOVE all your songs and it’s just amazing to have some GOOD rock music thats insipring and not just gross or degrading.
thanks a million!!! Come to Calistoga in California to play sometime PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!!!!!! 
Comment by Kathryn — 1/20/2009 @ 5:08 pm
Hey Tricia,
I saw you guys at Spirit West Coast this last year and was heartbroken when you said you were getting married, but . . . there are other girls out there right. Well, you guys were amazing and I loved you all. I hope all yo past struggles are getting ironed out . . . keep your head up and know you make a big difference when you care and understand! God Bless you and thanks for being a rocker!
God Bless You and I hope you come back out to Cali sometime soon! Love you!
Your Buddy,
Brian
Comment by Brian Butcher — 1/22/2009 @ 11:14 pm
Hey Tricia,
My name’s Morgan and i have Lyme disease. i live in the Midwest, so it’s not uncommon. i could be dying, but whatever. test results are in tuesday. i also just lost my best friend. not as in dying, but as in she hates me. she was cutting herself and me and my other friend went to my school counselor because we knew she needed help. she said she stopped, but we knew she didn’t. we said to be anonymous, but, she put two and two together and… i’m dead to her. she didn’t think she needed help. she thought she was okay. turns out she’s not. she will be, though. she hates me, but she has help. I loved her so much that she had become a part of me, and now whenever is see her or email her, all i get is a big fat “i hate you.” or, “you are dead to me.” that’s the hardest thing, hearing those words. it hurts so much. your songs have helped me understand her and what she’s going through more, and i love you guys for it. thank you.
p.s. i used my x-friend’s email to do this so if you see it, please email her.
-Morgan
Comment by Morgan — 1/23/2009 @ 8:36 pm
Hey tricia,
Good for you! I’m sure your story will be amazing! Pain is hard and it’s good to know that somebody knows exactly how you feel. Your music is awsome and I can’t wait for you to come to our state!Well, this all the tme i have so i hope God guides you in the right path.
In God,
unknown
Comment by nickname: Lava — 1/25/2009 @ 12:37 pm
i wana know wen ur gonna be coming to pa cause my 3 friends and i love u and wana come 2 one of your concerts rock wut u got bye
Comment by ashley — 1/26/2009 @ 4:11 pm
Hey Tricia, I am a big fan, and I sent you my struggle, and I hope its a big success. You and the rest of Superchick’s songs have helped me a lot, because I’m always called ugly
Comment by McKy — 1/30/2009 @ 8:29 pm
Please come to Alabama or close!!!
Comment by wesley — 2/2/2009 @ 9:00 am
Hi,this is Caeli, i have always loved your music! i think your songs are very encouraging . In your song ,”I See Beauty From Pain” God lets you walk through this place, to learn ,to teach, and to comfort people.your whole world shouldn’t be the pain inside you, because when God is inside you, you shouldn’t be sad.
Comment by Caeli — 2/7/2009 @ 5:42 pm
hey,it’s me again! I just wanted to say that I am praying for you!!!
Comment by Caeli — 2/7/2009 @ 5:55 pm
tricia,
hey i love this song i am involved in a church that does recovery for drug addicts and acholics we are having a recovery sunday trying to reach out to all those who are heavily involved in those addictions in our town i have been trying to find the accoumpanment or sheet music to this song i feel it would be the best solo for this group and god will use it immensley it ministers to so many people if there is a way you can get me the sheet music or the back ground that would rock…otherwise i will probbably sing it accopella which is good but the music behind the song would be even better….keep rockin love in jesus deadra
Comment by Deadra Moody — 2/8/2009 @ 3:20 pm
oh yeah it is march the 15 so the faster the better if you can help thanks again god bless
Comment by Deadra Moody — 2/8/2009 @ 3:20 pm
ok i have a problem, and im not sure if this counts as a story, but i really need advice and help on this.
im turning thirteen soon, and im a Christian. i love your music, and a lot of it relates to my life. especially stand in the rain, beauty from pain, and suddenly. but at my school, its really hard to keep my christian cool. and everyones talking about boyfriends and girlfriends. today…a guy asked me out. im only JUST THIRTEEN. hes “going out with” some other girl, and i dont really know if its smart to be hanging out with him. i really dont know what to do, and what i should say. i want to do the right thing..i just dont know what it is. if you can, please help! i will understand if you dont want to or cant. sorry. i just know you guys are strong sorry to bother you, and thanks again!
Comment by Bailey — 2/27/2009 @ 6:26 pm
Hi,
I just want to give my appreciation as your music has really helped me get through times that I wanted to die. Particularly the song Beauty From Pain.
Comment by Rida — 4/27/2009 @ 11:21 am
Hey,Just wanted to say,be encouraged you guys have brought hope to a lot of people through ur music
Comment by Charlotte — 5/5/2009 @ 3:56 pm
Superchick-
You have no idea how your songs have affected me. I saw you in concert and listened to you for the first time at a concert in Chicago last year. I heard the songs and I looked you guys up on Youtube. Your song, “Stand in the Rain,” had great power on me. I have been going through a really bad time lately and I heard it. It made me realize that my life isn’t really all that bad. I have realized that Jesus, however impossible it seems, does love me, and he will help me no matter where I am. He will always forgive me, and never turn me away as others have. Thank you so much for giving me hope, and restoring my faith in the one and only JC Superstar!
♥♥ -DaughterOfJesus- ♥♥
Comment by DaughterOfJesus — 6/8/2009 @ 11:49 am
I love ur song beauty from pain when i first heard beauty from pain it was the week i found out that my dad was terminaly ill my mom died when i was 2 and i was feeling like god had given up on me given up on my family ur song restored my faith in god and jesus and my dads faith to thank u so much.
Brianna
Comment by brianna — 6/17/2009 @ 9:59 am
hello! i’m the kind of fan that not only leaves a comment, but also emails you. but anyway, this song helped me go through alot of hard times in life. as did alot of your music. and i just want to say that you and all of superchick are amazing and i love that you can use rock n’ roll to praise God.
i hope God can continue to use you all to help people all the world.
-savannah<3
Comment by savannah — 7/2/2009 @ 12:29 pm
i love ur song beauty from pain. it really helped me with life. same with a ton of ur other songs.i love u superchick, ROCK WHAT YOU GOT can’t wait 4 ur book to come out, tricia
Comment by alli j. — 12/18/2009 @ 10:20 am
I have been stuggeling so much with some past stuff lately and this song spoke to me in a way no other has!!! Thank you for your beautiful word you all write and sing! I tried sending something to the address above but it didn’t work… Thank you for all you do! I can’t wait to see you at the rock the coast in may!!!!!! My girls and I are so excited!!!!
Comment by Layla — 3/1/2010 @ 2:27 pm
I just want to thank you for all that you have done for me through your music. I suffer from severe depression, anxiety, an eating disorder and also hearing loss. As my hearing degenerates, i am trying to fill my life with music that has a deep impact on me so that when i lose my hearing, i can still hold the memory of those songs in my heart and mind. Yours is some of the only music that seems to describe how i feel and for that i am eternally grateful; for me, it acts as a much needed release.I wish you all the best for the future. Bxxx
Comment by Bethan Rees — 1/11/2011 @ 4:30 am
Hey Superchick
I luv your songs!! I recently purchased Rock What You Got on iTunes. I am a Chiristian but I afraid to show people I am one when people ask I just sort of turn away. I think this is the reason. In I moved to Lebanon, New Hampshire. I used to live in West Palm Beach,FL. Most of my friends in Florida knew I was a Christian and understood. I had a lot of Christian friends. When I moved to NH, there were practically no Christian people. You are probably wondering why we moved to NH? Well we went to help start a church up there. We went over to these other peoples house. They had 5 girls and 1 boy. They had a lake house and I became friends w/ 2 of their girls. This is my freaky way of how I became friends with them. I offered to help them carry marshmallows because we were gonna make s’mores. These ppl were Christian and helped us get a kids ministry for our church together. I became best friends with those girls. Soon they moved away to Virginia. I was so upset but became strong. It has helped me grow closer to God. I camE down with a bad fever and God healed me after I read a passage about having faith and trusting in Him. They next morning my fever was gone. Well if anyone can give me some help please do
God Bless,
Leiva
P.S.
I play the violin in our church band and I’m only 11I the youngest person in the church staff that helps out.
Comment by Leiva — 4/23/2011 @ 4:29 am
When can u preform near NH? Thanks again!!
Comment by Leiva — 4/23/2011 @ 4:32 am
HAPPY EASTER!!!!and He rose out of the tomb!!
Comment by Leiva — 4/23/2011 @ 4:33 am