The Postpartum Journey They Never Saw Coming w/ Sandy & Wade Critides - (PART 2)

*TRIGGER WARNING - mention of postpartum depression and postpartum psychosisIn this episode, I’m back with Sandy and Wade for part two of their story, and this one goes much deeper.Sandy shares what happened after the birth of their son, from extreme sleep deprivation and non-epileptic seizures to resurfaced childhood trauma, postpartum psychosis, and multiple psychiatric hospitalizations.We delicately revisit the horrific lack of care, Sandy’s retraumatization, and the numerous times Wade had to bust her out back into real life where the future was more than uncertain.We talk about what it took to keep going when life felt completely unrecognizable, what this season demanded from their marriage and family, and the role faith and healing have played in rebuilding their lives.This is a story about surviving the impossible, fighting for Sandy’s recovery in a system that is more harmful than helpful, and allowing an unimaginably difficult chapter to give them a whole new level of strength and connection.Highlights:(08:01) - The birth experience that marked the beginning of a much bigger postpartum crisis(11:57) - The moment Sandy asked for prayer because she knew she could not carry this alone(13:04) - The traumatizing childhood memory that resurfaced after 24 years and changed everything(18:08) - When postpartum psychosis was finally named and the psych ward nightmares(25:46) - The point where the whole family was running on empty and knew they needed more help(34:24) - One year later: deeper faith, a stronger marriage, and turning pain into purposeAdditional Links:Learn more about The Bridge Recovery Center Follow Sandy & Wade on InstagramTune into their podcast, Getting Magnetic to listen to their 3-part series about Sandy’s birth and postpartum journey:Listen on AppleListen on SpotifyResources:Join SJ’s 2027 Winter Writing Retreat: Earlybird pricing happening Now with 15% off using code WINTER15Follow SJ on InstagramDownload the Free Identity WorkbookGrab my SLAY YOUR STORY⚔🔥 Storytelling Masterclass here. Buy The Less Effect on AmazonFollow Landon Hail Press on InstagramDownload the Free Writing Guide for Aspiring AuthorsBook A Free Consultation with Landon Hail PressThis Podcast is proudly produced by Wavemakers Audio