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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 [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) [https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/safe-sleep/?srsltid=AfmBOop3_eVeztL2rjfsjRyZRtR-_8pVGQFO7KlApJECrI7Zg3acmXE2] → CDC - SIDS & Safe Sleep [https://www.cdc.gov/sudden-infant-death/index.html] → Safe to Sleep Campaign (NIH) [https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/] → First Candle (education and grief support) [https://firstcandle.org/] → Cribs for Kids [https://cribsforkids.org/] → Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support [https://www.pilsos.org/] Further Listening: → My Daughter Has Been Abducted for 15 Years [https://youtu.be/EKc2oD7A7Oc] More We Are All Insane:  → OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time [https://were-all-insane.myshopify.com/] → Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts  [https://mailchi.mp/6d0e5d7a3998/were-all-insane] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

My Dad and Brother are Rapists

Maddy was six years old when her father went to prison - but no one told her why. Growing up, everything felt confusing, unstable, and unspoken. The truth was always there… just never explained. In this episode, she shares what it was like growing up in a home where abuse was ignored, secrets were kept, and she was left to figure it out on her own. On This Episode We Cover:  → 00:00:00 – What makes someone finally decide to share their story? → 00:00:35 – What happens when a parent goes to prison during childhood? → 00:01:20 – How do parents’ backgrounds shape a child’s life? → 00:03:00 – What does a toxic relationship between parents look like? → 00:04:45 – What does early childhood feel like before everything changes? → 00:06:30 – When do childhood experiences first start to feel wrong? → 00:07:55 – What leads to a parent receiving a long prison sentence? → 00:09:10 – What happens when a parent suddenly disappears from a child’s life? → 00:10:40 – What is it like growing up without stability? → 00:12:45 – Why do some children feel like outsiders in their own family? → 00:15:10 – How can a sibling become controlling or abusive? → 00:19:30 – What happens when abuse becomes normalized at home? → 00:22:50 – When does a difficult situation start to escalate? → 00:25:10 – What does it look like when boundaries are completely crossed? → 00:27:15 – How does abuse begin and go unnoticed? → 00:30:10 – How do children process traumatic experiences at a young age? → 00:31:30 – What happens when no one steps in to help? → 00:33:10 – Why do families suddenly relocate or start over? → 00:35:45 – How do children discover difficult family truths on their own? → 00:38:10 – What changes after moving to a new environment? → 00:40:50 – How do sibling relationships shift over time? → 00:42:30 – What happens when a troubled family member returns home? → 00:44:30 – How can harmful patterns continue in new environments? → 00:46:45 – What does a breaking point within a family look like? → 00:48:20 – Why are some children sent away from home? → 00:50:20 – What does a safe and stable home feel like after chaos? → 00:52:30 – What happens when someone returns to an unstable environment? → 00:54:30 – How can a parent’s new relationship impact the family dynamic? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Born Into Feederism

Groomed from childhood into a hidden fetish world, Jess spent years trapped in trauma, addiction, and a 700+ lb spiral, until losing everything forced a shocking fight to reclaim her life. → We're All Insane Plus for Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free Listening, Access to New Show, Guided Mediations:  ⁠https://wereallinsane.com⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3lkSU1SSG9kTlRMVzUtMFB3Y0x2djNtbUo2UXxBQ3Jtc0treTdBSmdyMzh6QzFSYzllWTN0R2dFSWx4Y2NLTk9MVXF3VDhMX3d5YmhKWmIwYmdKVU9zcnVITFJKS1otRUdrTkVlcFR0SGxCdmlRbVc3V0liZ3JBX2Yxd3VNVlpLTEpWUG9OMEJtTkxCemgzM21HOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwereallinsane.com%2F&v=7ySVgHXbjBE] Sponsored By: → Just Thrive | Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at ⁠https://justthrivehealth.com/INSANE⁠ [https://justthrivehealth.com/INSANE] → Shopify | It’s time to turn those “What Ifs” into “cha ching” with Shopify today. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at ⁠https://shopify.com/insane⁠ [https://shopify.com/insane] Timestamps:  → 00:00:00 – What does it feel like to realize your entire life was shaped before you even understood it? → 00:02:30 – What is feederism and how can it be introduced to a child without them realizing? → 00:03:10 – How can grooming happen even without physical abuse? → 00:05:00 – How can food, dieting, and control be used as psychological manipulation? → 00:06:00 – Why would someone secretly sabotage a child’s health for their own pleasure? → 00:07:00 – How does public humiliation play a role in control and manipulation? → 00:09:10 – How can fear be used to control a child’s behavior? → 00:12:40 – When does manipulation escalate into something more dangerous? → 00:14:50 – How does exposure to adult content at a young age shape identity? → 00:18:50 – How does grooming evolve as a child becomes a teenager? → 00:19:40 – What happens when a minor is brought into adult environments like clubs? → 00:22:30 – Why are teenagers especially vulnerable to harmful relationships? → 00:23:30 – What happens when a toxic relationship takes over your life? → 00:26:00 – What does feeder behavior look like in relationships and how extreme can it get? → 00:29:50 – How does someone transition from grooming into adult industry work? → 00:31:20 – Why can harmful environments feel familiar or even safe? → 00:34:10 – How do people separate their identity from their work to cope? → 00:36:00 – How can your body become tied to validation, income, and relationships? → 00:38:50 – What happens when survival pushes you into increasingly risky situations? → 00:40:20 – How can predators exploit vulnerability and past trauma? → 00:42:50 – What happens when boundaries are completely erased in relationships? → 00:45:00 – How does toxic behavior become normalized within communities? → 00:49:00 – When do you start realizing something is deeply wrong? → 00:52:00 – Why is it so hard to recognize grooming while it’s happening? → 00:59:00 – What happens when you finally start unpacking trauma in therapy? → 01:01:20 – How do you realize what you experienced was actually abuse? → 01:03:00 – How can abusers continue manipulating even after they’re out of your life? → 01:05:40 – How can financial dependence keep someone stuck in harmful work? → 01:07:20 – How quickly can physical health decline when mental health collapses? → 01:10:00 – What does rock bottom actually look like in real life? → 01:13:20 – How can loss and addiction push someone to their breaking point? → 01:16:30 – What happens in the moment you decide whether to live or die? → 01:19:40 – How do you rebuild your life after hitting rock bottom? → 01:22:00 – How do people react when you stop being the version of you they expect? → 01:24:30 – How do you let go of fear and trust that the right path will find you? → 01:28:30 – What does it feel like to finally enjoy your life again? Jess’s Links: → ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jessteacakes⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@jessteacakes] → ⁠https://linktr.ee/teacakesjess⁠ [https://linktr.ee/teacakesjess] More We're All Insane:  → ⁠OFFICIAL MERCH NOW AVAILABLE - code INSANE10 gets you 10% off for a limited time⁠ [https://were-all-insane.myshopify.com/] → ⁠Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts  [https://mailchi.mp/6d0e5d7a3998/were-all-insane] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

I Was Raised in a Pedophile Cult

#foryou #podcast -We're All Insane Plus for Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free Listening, Access to New Show, Guided Mediations: https://wereallinsane.com Zacch was raised in an end-times cult where one man controlled everything—families, money, marriages… even the children. Kids were taken from their parents, underage girls were married off, and abuse was part of everyday life. Zacch's Links: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/boiled-frogs/id1655270404 https://open.spotify.com/show/3UWrUeu5GHx4XMxfGQeuyj?si=PLHNmxaoRtunXxY6hPAe3Q Time Stamps: 00:00:05 – What is it like growing up in a cult from birth? 00:00:17 – How do cult leaders justify their beliefs after criminal behavior? 00:00:44 – How does a cult actually start and gain followers? 00:02:13 – What are early warning signs that a church is turning into a cult? 00:02:57 – Why do cult leaders often blame women for “sin” or “lust”? 00:03:21 – How do cults normalize inappropriate or abusive behavior in public? 00:05:25 – Why do people with traumatic pasts join cults? 00:06:09 – How does childhood trauma make someone vulnerable to manipulation? 00:07:33 – What was the Black Panther Party and what did they actually do? 00:10:33 – How does witnessing violence as a child affect later decisions? 00:11:40 – How do cults slowly isolate members from family and society? 00:12:26 – Do cult leaders control relationships and marriages? 00:13:07 – Why do people agree to arranged marriages in cults? 00:14:27 – Why do cult leaders make false “end of the world” predictions? 00:15:15 – What happens when cult members give up all their money and assets? 00:16:13 – What is daily life like inside a remote cult commune? 00:17:20 – Do cults deny medical care and what are the consequences? 00:18:14 – What happens when deaths occur inside isolated religious groups? 00:19:52 – How can cult leaders manipulate life-or-death decisions? 00:21:14 – Why would a cult defend or support violent criminals? 00:23:01 – What happens when a community turns against a dangerous cult? 00:24:59 – Is physical abuse normalized inside extreme religious groups? 00:26:16 – How are children punished and controlled in cult environments? 00:27:55 – What does “being cut off” or isolated punishment feel like in a cult? 00:29:44 – Do kids in cults receive a real education? 00:31:28 – How does starvation or food control get used as punishment? 00:32:15 – How are children dehumanized or treated as disposable in cults? 00:34:18 – How does growing up in a cult affect emotional development? 00:37:21 – What happens when someone tries to leave a cult? 00:39:56 – Why do former members struggle to reconnect with family after leaving? 00:41:55 – Why do cult leaders take children away from their parents? 00:45:51 – What is it like experiencing the outside world for the first time? 00:49:13 – When do victims start realizing something is seriously wrong? 00:50:30 – How do children find the courage to leave abusive environments? 01:02:00 – What are the long-term psychological effects of growing up in a cult? 01:14:30 – How do survivors rebuild their identity after leaving a cult? 01:27:00 – Why do some members stay loyal even after abuse is exposed? 01:40:15 – What lessons can people learn to avoid manipulation or control? 01:52:30 – How does someone fully heal after escaping a cult upbringing? If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

My Boyfriend Trafficked Me

#foryou #podcast #ad  Make the switch to Sundays. Go right now to https://sundaysfordogs.com/INSANE50 and get 50% off your first order. Or, you can use code INSANE50 at checkout.  Support your cells and how you age with Mitopure® Gummies from Timeline. Visit https://timeline.com/insane and save up to 39% off your Mitopure® Gummies. -We're All Insane Plus for Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free Listening, Access to New Show, Guided Mediations:  https://wereallinsane.com Emily thought she was in a relationship—she wasn’t. She was being controlled, abused, and eventually pimped out by her own boyfriend. He got her hooked on drugs, trafficked her across states, had her beaten and robbed, and even kidnapped her. This is a story about how quickly love can turn into control, how deep manipulation can go, and what it actually takes to get out. Emily made it out—and she’s telling everything. Emily’s Links: instagram: @emm.bodied tiktok: domqveen youtube: talkswithem Time Stamps: 00:00:00 What happens when someone you love traffics and kidnaps you? 00:00:24 How does growing up with an abusive parent shape your life? 00:01:17 What are early signs of anxiety in children? 00:01:42 What does a severe anxiety attack feel like in school? 00:02:15 Can anxiety actually cause you to pass out? 00:03:13 Why are young women drawn to the strip club industry? 00:04:16 What does it feel like to start working in a strip club? 00:05:49 How do you know when something feels wrong but ignore it? 00:06:34 How do traffickers first approach and recruit victims? 00:07:24 How do manipulators use compliments to gain control? 00:08:12 Why do people crave being “rescued” in relationships? 00:09:15 How does financial control begin in abusive relationships? 00:10:02 Why should you trust actions over words in relationships? 00:11:54 How are victims introduced into trafficking environments? 00:13:07 What is “the blade” and how does street-level work operate? 00:14:25 How do traffickers use jealousy and control tactics? 00:15:06 What happens the first time abuse turns physical? 00:17:49 What does it feel like to dissociate during trauma? 00:19:29 How does gaslighting make victims question reality? 00:21:42 How do abusers use love bombing after violence? 00:23:45 How are victims forced into escorting through online ads? 00:25:18 How do traffickers escalate control over time? 00:27:07 Why do victims feel powerless after exploitation? 00:30:48 Why do traffickers say you have to “sneak away” to leave? 00:33:05 What happens when victims are abandoned in unfamiliar cities? 00:37:17 Why do victims return even after escaping? 00:44:06 How do traffickers use extreme manipulation to regain control? 00:57:41 What threats make victims fear they won’t survive? 01:12:01 How do survivors reflect on trauma after escaping? 01:17:04 What does trafficking actually look like in real life? 01:21:41 Why does it take courage to share your story publicly? - Join We’re All Insane Mailing List for EXCLUSIVE Content + Discounts: https://mailchi.mp/6d0e5d7a3998/were-all-insane If you have a unique story you'd like to share on the podcast, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/ZiHgdoK4PLRAddiB9 or send an email to wereallinsanepodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]