Writing After the Hurt: The Struggle, The Reward, and the Hope That Others Heal Too

After the Hurt by David Quitmeyer

When I sat down to write After the Hurt: Moving On with Grace, I thought I knew what I was getting into. I had written a book before—Lemonade Tough, a project born out of resilience, grief, and learning how to stand back up when life knocks you down. But what I quickly discovered is that … Read more

Writing Through the Wreckage: The Emotional Journey Behind My Book, Lemonade Tough

Lemonade Tough by David Quitmeyer

I didn’t set out to write a book. I started with fragments—journal entries, blog posts, sleepless-night thoughts scribbled into the notes app on my phone. I wrote during moments when life felt too loud, too uncertain, or too hollow to ignore. What I didn’t realize at the time was that I wasn’t just writing through … Read more

New Book “Lemonade Tough” Offers Real-World Resilience for Life After Trauma

Lemonade Tough by David Quitmeyer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Minneapolis, MN – In a world where resilience is often reduced to slogans and quick fixes, Lemonade Tough delivers something different: an honest, emotionally grounded guide for anyone learning how to survive life’s hardest moments without losing themselves in the process. Written by veteran healthcare leader David Quitmeyer, Lemonade Tough offers readers … Read more