Found My Daughter Dead in Her Crib

When Candyce’s daughter Delilah was just one week away from her first birthday, she passed away in her sleep from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. What followed was a devastating reality of unanswered questions, overwhelming grief, and learning how to live after losing a child. In this episode, Candyce shares the morning she found her daughter, the guilt and isolation that came after, and how she’s turning her pain into purpose while keeping Delilah’s memory alive. Sponsored By: → Just Thrive | Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/INSANE On This Episode We Cover: → 00:00:00 — Introduction → 00:02:23 — What happened the morning her baby passed away? → 00:05:20 — How do SIDS investigations work? → 00:06:12 — Do they know what causes SIDS? → 00:08:01 — How many infant deaths are attributed to SIDS? → 00:09:25 — What was the day before her passing like? → 00:12:02 — Are there pregnancy and infant loss support groups? → 00:14:11 — Why is it so important to spread awareness about SIDS? → 00:16:54 — Why is it important for mothers to share their experiences? → 00:19:28 — What is it like to search for someone who can relate? → 00:21:09 — How do you continue to live life after losing your child? → 00:23:43 — Why does grief make people feel so uncomfortable? → 00:25:28 — How does loss and grief compound over time? → 00:26:47 — What signs is she seeing from her daughter? → 00:29:26 — Why is the loss of a child so deeply heartbreaking? → 00:30:54 — What are the side effects of Zoloft and Wellbutrin? → 00:31:53 — Is there any new research on SIDS? → 00:36:43 — How do you support someone grieving after SIDS? → 00:39:35 — Why is it important to find a safe place to share? → 00:41:48 — What are some of the theories about SIDS? → 00:45:29 — What are her plans moving forward? Show Links: → American Academy of Pediatrics (Safe Sleep Guidelines) → CDC - SIDS & Safe Sleep → Safe to Sleep Campaign (NIH) → First Candle (education and grief support) → Cribs for Kids → Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Further Listening: → My Daughter Has Been Abducted for 15 Years More We Are All Insane: → OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time → Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices