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.

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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

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