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EPISODE · Apr 11, 2025 · 49 MIN

Reflections on Grief, Loss, and Life with Betsy Stephenson, author of Blackbird

from Be Present: The Diane Ray Show · host Mind Body Spirit.fm

Death and grief bring up life’s biggest questions. In 2022 Betsy Stephenson lost her son Charlie to suicide, and of course the biggest question after something like this is why? In Betsy’s memoir Blackbird, she explores her complicated feelings after Charlie’s death, and she pulls back the curtain on the fear and shame she felt in the aftermath. If you or someone you know is dealing with grief and loss Betsy’s story will be a path towards healing. Betsy Stephenson Get the book Blackbird: A Mother's Reflections on Grief, Loss, and Life After Suicide Links to helpful Resources Organizations dedicated to Suicide Prevention, Grief Support, and Mental Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Death and grief bring up life’s biggest questions. In 2022 Betsy Stephenson lost her son Charlie to suicide, and of course the biggest question after something like this is why? In Betsy’s memoir Blackbird, she explores her complicated feelings after Charlie’s death, and she pulls back the curtain on the fear and shame she felt in the aftermath. If you or someone you know is dealing with grief and loss Betsy’s story will be a path towards healing. Betsy Stephenson Get the book Blackbird: A Mother's Reflections on Grief, Loss, and Life After Suicide Links to helpful Resources Organizations dedicated to Suicide Prevention, Grief Support, and Mental Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Death and grief bring up life’s biggest questions. In 2022 Betsy Stephenson lost her son Charlie to suicide, and of course the biggest question after something like this is why? In Betsy’s memoir Blackbird, she explores her complicated feelings...

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