Warning: this article discusses the death of a child which some readers may find distressing.
Emilie Kiser has opened up about her ongoing grief process following the loss of her three-year-old son, Trigg.
In an unfortunate incident in May, Trigg passed away after a fall into the family’s swimming pool.
Emergency services were called to their residence on May 12, where they performed CPR on Trigg before transporting him to the hospital. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries a few days later. Sonu Wasu, the CPD’s public information officer, noted: “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the child’s family and loved ones during this unimaginable time.”
Kiser recently resumed her presence on social media, expressing gratitude to her supporters for the ‘love and compassion’ extended to her after Trigg’s passing.
“I am sharing the moments that I can bear to film and that I want to film, because it kind of helps me step out of my reality for a second, and do my job, which I very much enjoy. I genuinely enjoy content creation. That’s why I do it,” she revealed at the time.
Recently, Kiser provided another update on her grieving process, emphasizing how December has been particularly challenging due to memories of Christmas traditions she shared with her son.
She expressed online: “To be honest, I don’t think I anticipated how sad social media was going to make me this month.
“I prepared myself for things in my personal life, but not for what I’d see every time I opened my phone.
“I know I’m in control and I know there are things I can do to protect my mental health.
“I’ve gotten good at staying off my phone and not scrolling, but seeing so many moms doing Elf on the Shelf is giving me such painful flashbacks of memories and traditions we loved so much.
“I honestly forgot today was December 1st and that last night would kick off the Christmas wave.”
Kiser explained that her younger child, Teddy, is still too little to engage in certain traditions.
“Teddy is too young for me to do things like the Elf this year, and honestly, I just don’t have it in me.
“These are the moments where grief makes everything feel heavy and confusing.
“Last December was so different, so special, and so full of Trigg.
“This year, and every year from now on, won’t feel the same. It can still be special in its own way, but never the same.”
Kiser and her husband, Brady, welcomed their second son, Teddy, in March this year.
If you have experienced a bereavement and would like to speak with someone in confidence, contact The Compassionate Friends on (877) 969-0010.