“Betsy Stephenson‘s raw, unflinching account of her son’s suicide and its aftermath adds to a growing body of storytelling that seeks to destigmatize depression, mental illness, and suicide. Her memoir, Blackbird, offers important insights, fueling the national conversation on how to more honestly and effectively help those who are suffering and, ultimately, find better, systemic solutions to address the current mental health crisis.”

– Rachel Zimmerman
Journalist and author, Us, After: A Memoir of Love and Suicide