Emilie Kiser opened up about how the heartbreaking loss of her young son, Trigg, has transformed her family’s holiday experience. In a heartfelt TikTok video shared on December 27, the 26-year-old expressed gratitude for the support she received, saying, “If you sent me just, like, sweet DMs yesterday — messages, well wishes — I am so grateful for you and thank you so much for reaching out.” This holiday season marked a departure from traditional celebrations as Kiser and her family navigated their first Christmas without Trigg, who tragically passed away at the age of three after a drowning incident in May.
The Kiser family chose to forgo their usual Christmas festivities, opting instead to focus on quality time together and creating meaningful memories with their surviving son, Teddy, who is now nine months old. Kiser acknowledged the unique challenges they faced, stating, “I just didn’t want to force a normal Christmas because it is not a normal Christmas. It was, quite frankly, a terrible Christmas for us — I say that just to be real and honest.”
Despite the overwhelming grief, Kiser expressed her appreciation for her family’s efforts to adapt and make the holiday special under the circumstances. She noted, “I’m really just so grateful to my siblings, because they all just kind of picked up what they were gonna do this year.” This Christmas, the family traveled to California, with plans that were flexible and respectful of everyone’s feelings.
In the months following Trigg’s death, Kiser has shared her struggle to come to terms with the loss and has been open about her emotional journey on social media. In August, she reflected on her devastating experience, describing how unimaginable it was to cope with such a profound loss. “We miss him every second of every day, and continuing forward often feels unbearable,” she shared.
As the holiday season unfolded, a source revealed that Emilie and her husband, Brady Kiser, are working on their relationship as they cope with this unimaginable tragedy. They are striving to maintain a sense of normalcy for their family while keeping their healing process private. This challenging time has emphasized the importance of family bonds and the support they provide.
As Emilie Kiser continues to navigate her grief, her resilience and commitment to creating new traditions for her family during this difficult time highlights the enduring strength of love and togetherness, even amid heartache.