“Blackbird is a mother’s sacred honoring of her son. By courageously sharing the story of Charlie’s death by suicide and how she summoned the strength to go on, Betsy Stephenson has gifted us with a refreshingly honest and trustworthy guidebook. If you or someone you care about wants help clearing the path forward after a loss, read this book.” —Ken Druck, PhD, author, How We Go On: Self-Compassion, Courage, and Gratitude on the Path Forward

“Told in a . . . style that reflects the chaos of grief, Blackbird is an affecting memoir. . . . A mother’s unbridled memoir on loss, grief, and depression as well as on practical strategies for healing.” —Foreword Clarion Reviews

“Blackbird deeply resonated with both of us as a bereaved parent and sibling. . . . Her message of the importance of talking about depression, mental illness, and suicide in order to reduce their power is an important one and offers hope to many struggling through difficult losses.” —Gloria Horsley, PhD and Heidi Horsley PsyD, founders, Open to Hope Foundation

“Stephenson carries us on a journey that will both make us sob and gift us hope. A must-read for anyone who loves someone struggling with depression, grief, or the loss of a loved one to suicide.” —Addison Armstrong author, The Light of Luna Park