David Quitmeyer is a writer and storyteller whose work explores resilience, healing, and the human capacity to begin again. He spent more than 30 years in healthcare, including years in trauma centers and other high-stress environments, where he witnessed the toll adversity takes and the quiet strength people summon to endure it.

David is the author of three self-help books, including Lemonade Tough, After the Hurt, and his newest work on burnout and recovery in healthcare. Drawing from both personal and professional experience, his writing blends honesty, empathy, and practical insight, offering readers tools to navigate loss, hardship, and life transitions.

David writes with warmth, practicality, and a grounded belief that healing is always possible—that resilience isn’t a trait, but a practice. His essays and reflections can be found on his blog, lemonadetough.wordpress.com, where he shares ongoing insights into healing, boundaries, forgiveness, and the human capacity to begin again.

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