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Bitter to Better: A Story of Grit, Grace, and the Neuroscience of Not Giving Up
What if falling apart is exactly where healing begins?
Bitter to Better is a memoir that reads like a mirror...offering reflection, relief, and just enough light for anyone walking through disappointment, betrayal, burnout, or unexpected change. With honesty, humor, and a deep respect for the complexity of being human, Emily shares her journey of starting navigating divorce, raising kids through unpredictability, dating again, doubting God, launching a business, losing contracts, and learning how to live when nothing went according to plan.
This isn’t a book of spiritual shortcuts or self-help hacks. It’s a companion for those learning to rebuild when the “before” life is gone, the “after” hasn’t arrived yet, and you're stuck in the messy middle—the part no one prepares you for but everyone eventually finds themselves in.
Told from a Christian perspective, but with a tone that stays welcoming and curious—Emily blends soul and science in a way that resonates with both faith-driven readers and those still figuring it all out. Even her atheist friends have “This one’s different.”
Each chapter includes four intentional elements to help you not just read, but reflect and
✨ The Relatable, unfiltered narratives that don’t skip the hard stuff—and still make you laugh along the way.
❓ Reflection Thoughtful prompts designed to help you process your own story as you engage with hers.
💪 Bitter to Better Practical actions grounded in psychology and faith—tools to help you regulate emotions, shift mental patterns, and start healing in real time.
🧠 Nerdy Accessible insights on how your brain and body respond to trauma, stress, and change—without the clinical jargon.
Bitter to Better is for anyone who’s ever whispered, “This isn’t how I thought it would go.” Whether you’re leading with vision but low on resources, parenting through unpredictability, or holding onto faith with tired hands...this book meets you there. And it stays with you.
Because healing isn’t about pretending it didn’t happen.
It’s about finding a way forward that honors where you’ve been...without getting stuck there.
Bitter to Better is a memoir that reads like a mirror...offering reflection, relief, and just enough light for anyone walking through disappointment, betrayal, burnout, or unexpected change. With honesty, humor, and a deep respect for the complexity of being human, Emily shares her journey of starting navigating divorce, raising kids through unpredictability, dating again, doubting God, launching a business, losing contracts, and learning how to live when nothing went according to plan.
This isn’t a book of spiritual shortcuts or self-help hacks. It’s a companion for those learning to rebuild when the “before” life is gone, the “after” hasn’t arrived yet, and you're stuck in the messy middle—the part no one prepares you for but everyone eventually finds themselves in.
Told from a Christian perspective, but with a tone that stays welcoming and curious—Emily blends soul and science in a way that resonates with both faith-driven readers and those still figuring it all out. Even her atheist friends have “This one’s different.”
Each chapter includes four intentional elements to help you not just read, but reflect and
✨ The Relatable, unfiltered narratives that don’t skip the hard stuff—and still make you laugh along the way.
❓ Reflection Thoughtful prompts designed to help you process your own story as you engage with hers.
💪 Bitter to Better Practical actions grounded in psychology and faith—tools to help you regulate emotions, shift mental patterns, and start healing in real time.
🧠 Nerdy Accessible insights on how your brain and body respond to trauma, stress, and change—without the clinical jargon.
Bitter to Better is for anyone who’s ever whispered, “This isn’t how I thought it would go.” Whether you’re leading with vision but low on resources, parenting through unpredictability, or holding onto faith with tired hands...this book meets you there. And it stays with you.
Because healing isn’t about pretending it didn’t happen.
It’s about finding a way forward that honors where you’ve been...without getting stuck there.
451 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 15, 2025
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November 22, 2025
Amazing story of perseverance, strength and faith!
This is a poignant memoir come workbook that takes you on an emotional journey through the author’s life and uses the lessons she learned to help you get through your own difficult times. It’s science and faith based - and funny to boot. A great read!
This is a poignant memoir come workbook that takes you on an emotional journey through the author’s life and uses the lessons she learned to help you get through your own difficult times. It’s science and faith based - and funny to boot. A great read!
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