Grief 2 Growth Blackbird: A Mother’s Journey Through Suicide and Spirit with Betsy Thibaut Stephenson | EP 446
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When your child transitions into spirit, nothing is ever the same. In this deeply heartfelt episode, Brian speaks with Betsy Thibaud Stephenson, author of Blackbird: A Mother’s Reflection on Loss, Grief, and Life After Suicide.
Betsy’s son Charlie transitioned at age 21, just eleven weeks after expressing thoughts of self-harm. During that same six-week period, her beloved mother-in-law and family dog also transitioned. Rather than turning away from grief, Betsy faced it head-on—and began writing from her open wound instead of waiting for a scar.
This conversation explores the real grief journey—messy, sacred, and unfiltered.
🔑 Topics Covered:
- Charlie’s spirit and legacy 💫
- The emotional weight of suicide grief 🖤
- Why guilt is almost universal in child loss
- How grief impacts the body and mind
- The myth of grieving “the right way”
- Writing as a tool for survival
- Allowing space for others’ grief stories
- Keeping the spirit of our loved ones alive
✨ Guest Info:
Betsy Thibaud Stephenson
- 📘 Blackbird: A Mother’s Reflection on Loss, Grief, and Life After Suicide
- 🌐 Website: https://blackbirdbetsy.com
- 📸 Instagram: @blackbirdbetsy21
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🗨️ How do you keep your loved one’s spirit present in your life?
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🔗 Episode Resources:
- 📚 Get Betsy’s book: Blackbird on Amazon
- 🧠 Free resources on grief, suicide awareness, and emotional healing
- 🎙️ More episodes like this: Grief 2 Growth Podcast Archive
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