Singer Sia Pulls The Trigger On Divorce After Revealing 3-Year Depression Spell In First Marriage

Singer Sia is done, over and out, with her second marriage to Daniel Bernard. The vocalist found her way to the courthouse to officially file for divorce from her marriage of a little over two years.

Sia and Daniel Bernard tied the knot in December 2022. She divorced her first husband, Erik Lang, in 2016 after just 2 years of marriage.

Sia has filed for divorce from her husband, Daniel Bernard, after just 26 months of marriage. The singer submitted her divorce papers on Wednesday.

She cited Tuesday as the date of separation, indicating she acted quickly to end the relationship. The couple has an 11-month-old child, Somersault Wonder Bernard, and Sia is seeking legal and physical custody.

According to TMZ, she is, however, open to granting visitation rights to Daniel. Additionally, she has requested to terminate any possibility of spousal support for her estranged husband, although it remains unclear whether they had a prenuptial agreement.

Sia candidly shared her journey of healing and recovery following her first divorce in 2016. As shared by The Blast, in the aftermath of her split from the filmmaker, she faced a challenging three-year battle with severe depression.

In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1 in 2023, Sia discussed the profound impact of her struggles on her creative process for her upcoming album, "Reasonable Woman."

Reflecting on a particularly challenging period following her divorce, she shared that she experienced significant depression, finding it difficult to engage with life and music for nearly three years.

She sporadically wrote songs during this time, but her artistic output was minimal. Eventually, she began to piece together her creativity again, slowly regaining her motivation to create music. This gradual return to songwriting ultimately led to a collection of tracks that formed her new album.

"I just rely on my management to tell me when we've got enough good ones. I don't really. I can tell when I think one is particularly good. I think I can tell, but they tell me when we've got, you know, 11 or 12 or 13 enough good ones. Real good ones,"she noted.

In May 2023, Sia shared her late diagnosis of autism, a revelation that surprised both her and those close to her, providing clarity on why she has often felt different.

During a discussion on "Rob Has A Podcast" with "Survivor" Season 44 finalist Carolyn Wiger, she reflected on her journey, stating that for 45 years, she felt the need to put on a "human suit."

However, in the last two years since her diagnosis, she has become more herself, a change that coincides with her embrace of sobriety. Sia expressed her happiness in sharing her personal story with Wiger, recognizing the unique qualities that connect them as individuals on the reality show.

The award-winning artist has begun celebrating her true identity by identifying and accepting what she once viewed as an oddity.

She underscored the necessity of releasing secrets and shame, asserting that genuine love and understanding can only flourish in an open and authentic environment. For the first time, Sia felt truly seen and understood, highlighting the power of vulnerability:

"When we finally sit in a room full of strangers and tell them our deepest, darkest, most shameful secrets, and everybody laughs along with us, and we don't feel like pieces of trash for the first time in our lives."

Sia spoke about her experience of finding a personal sanctuary of contentment. She emphasized the profound feeling of being seen for who they are for the first time, opening the door to personal growth and self-discovery.

This realization marked a significant step towards embracing authenticity and finding peace. She added, "then we can start going out into the world and just operating as humans and human beings with hearts and not pretending to be anything."

Some fans were curious about when Sia learned about her diagnosis and why she did not elaborate. The singer realized the beauty behind her condition, and in homage to that, she created a film on the life of an autistic child titled "Music."

The project encountered considerable criticism for its casting choices, as many believed it missed an opportunity to represent individuals on the spectrum authentically.

In response to the backlash, Sia defended her intentions, emphasizing that her "heart has always been in the right place." She encouraged critics to view her film before forming judgments.

The 49-year-old has remained an open book since the inception of her career, and in true fashion, she disclosed her plans to go in for a surgical fix.

As noted by The Blast in 2023, she shared her experience with weight gain due to medication that she found challenging to lose through exercise or thyroid medication.

She then decided to go in for liposuction and expressed her gratitude for having the resources to change her appearance. Sia emphasized the importance of honesty in her procedures, as she did not want to contribute to societal pressures about beauty.

The award-winning singer revealed her insecurities and anxiety about being in the public eye, and she decided to alter her appearance to boost her confidence.

Sadly, the second time was not the charm for Singer Sia!