Emilie Kiser Breaks Silence on 3-Year-Old Son Trigg’s Death in First Public Statement, Says She Takes ‘Full Accountability’

Emilie Kiser has opened up publicly for the first time since the heartbreaking loss of her son.

“Loss of this magnitude feels impossible to put into words,” the Arizona-based influencer shared in a TikTok post. “I’ve spent days, weeks, months trying to find them [the right words] and also take the time I’ve needed to digest the loss of my baby.”

This marks Emilie’s first social media statement since her 3-year-old son Trigg tragically drowned in the backyard pool she shared with her husband, Brady, on May 12.

Brady, who was the only parent at home at the time, initially reported that he had lost sight of Trigg for three to five minutes before finding him in the pool. However, the Chandler Police Department’s report later revealed video evidence showing Trigg “was in the backyard unsupervised for more than nine minutes, and in the water for about seven of those minutes.”

Trigg was hospitalized after the incident and passed away six days later on May 18.

“Trigg is our baby and our best friend. The light and spirit he brought into this world was bright, pure, joyful, and undeniable. We miss him every second of every day, and continuing forward often feels unbearable,” Emilie wrote. “I never thought we would experience grief in this way or the pain of losing him so suddenly. It’s a pain, heartache, and void that no family should ever have to endure.”

She went on to take responsibility as a parent: “I take full accountability as Trigg’s mother, and I know I should have done more to protect him. One of the hardest lessons I carry is that a permanent pool fence could have saved his life, and it’s something I will never overlook again. I hope amidst this pain, Trigg’s story will help prevent other children and families from suffering the same loss.”

Emilie also expressed gratitude for her loved ones’ unwavering support during the difficult months following Trigg’s death.

“We truly have the best and most supportive friends and family who have, quite literally, carried us through this and continue to do so daily,” she wrote. “The support you have given us, the unconditional love, and the way you show up is something we will never be able to repay or thank you enough for.”

“To my audience and the people who have supported us,” Emilie continued, “I cannot thank you enough for the kind messages I have received, for the outpouring of love for our family, and for the support you have brought to me in these extremely tough times.”

Reflecting on her social media journey, Emilie shared how the tragedy has reshaped her approach to online sharing:

“When I started on social media in 2021 as a new mom, my goal was to connect with other moms and find a community,” she wrote. “I now have seen through this tragedy how relationships online lack boundaries, especially in protecting children’s privacy.”

She concluded with her plans moving forward: “Moving forward, I will be establishing more boundaries with what I share online. In the future, I hope to be in a place to share more about how I am navigating this grief, but right now, all I can say is thank you for the love, compassion, patience, and space you’ve given us to grieve. I am more grateful for it than can ever be expressed.”

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