“An important and powerful contribution to the genre, Billings' insightful, compassionate, and deeply felt memoir traces the thread of personal history as it informs her work as a therapist. A must-read for both mental health professionals and general readers alike, this book breaks down the perception of barriers that divide us—between 'provider' and 'consumer,' between 'expert' and 'patient,' between 'sick' and 'well'—in a work that speaks to the hope of healing and wholeness for us all.”

“This memoir touches on a journey of being on both ends of the therapy session. The author shares the story of her own experiences receiving mental health treatment while also being the very therapist to whom her patients turn, sometimes struggling with very similar battles to her own. Her story is relatable, eye-opening, heart-breaking and also hopeful and heroic. She is the therapist this world needs. I couldn’t put it down. This is a story everyone should read. It’s fascinating whether the subject of mental health is familiar to the reader or not. Because really, this story is about life. The author’s bravery and vulnerability draws you in and gives you a sense of hope in a world where reality often seems incredibly dark.”

Caitlin Billings deftly interweaves stories from her professional therapy work with her dramatic personal experiences. As a health professional diagnosed with bipolar, I closely identified with her struggles to accept both her diagnosis and the prescribed treatments. In Our Blood is a compelling, evocative and—with its intergenerational focus—unique addition to the mental health literature.”

“More than a memoir or a case study, this is a page-turner that will draw you all the way in and have you rooting for the author and her family; and maybe even help you feel a little less alone.”

“In Our Blood is an impassioned memoir that shares an authentic journey… an important piece of mental health literature and should be a must-read for anyone looking for personal experiences with mental illness.”

“In stunningly sharp and vivid language… Billings joins a growing number of therapists and doctors who push back against the stigma within the field. Bravo!”

“I don't think I have to tell you that I specifically picked this book out because any book about someone's personal mental health journey automatically interests me. As soon as I saw this and learned a little more about her story, I knew I had to read this.”

“This memoir, written by Caitlin Billings, follows a journey of mental health challenges from the perspectives of a social worker (therapist), patient, and parent three roles that Caitlin knows all too well. “