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Through prayer, research and lessons learned from the 2023 and 2024 conferences, the From Bitter to Better Board of Directors has determined that many of the problems women are experiencing result from fatherhood failures and that such failures must be addressed at a young age. Roland Warren, past president of the National Father Initiative said, “Kids have a hole in their soul in the shape of their dad.” Psychologist James Hollis said “A father’s absence may be literally through death, divorce or dysfunction, but more often it is symbolic absence through silence and the inability to transmit what he also may not have acquired. With this in mind, From Bitter to Better, FB2B adopted “Fathering Daughters” as its 2026 theme.

Scripture:  "Fathers, don’t frustrate your children with no-win scenarios. Take

them by the hand and lead them in the way of the Master." Ephesians 6:4 (MSG)

As always, there will be a Friday evening “Kick-Off Service,” open to the public, to set the tone for the conference and get folks excited. It will include a short skit to “whet the appetite” of those who are considering attending. The Saturday conference is for fathers and their daughters ages 12+ and is planned to include a panel discussion with Williamsburg-based initiative Fatherhood Fire, a short play to demonstrate what happens when there is a schism between a father and his daughter(s) and the beauty in restoration for both, an introduction to "War Paint" art therapy, food trucks, giveaways, and vendor opportunities. You don't want to miss it!