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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 (https://blackbirdbetsy.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
• 📸 Instagram: @blackbirdbetsy21 (https://instagram.com/blackbirdbetsy21?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
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🗨️ How do you keep your loved one’s spirit present in your life?
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