influencer Emilie Kiser couldn’t hold back the tears when reflecting on his difficult 2025.
“2025 has been literally overwhelming. There’s no other way to describe it,” Kiser, 26, said via TikTok on Thursday, January 1, while visibly emotional. “I have no words for 2025, but that’s why I wanted to make this video.”
In his first video of 2026, Kiser told his followers that it’s okay to feel “so lost” as a new year begins.
“I can’t even describe the emptiness I’ve felt the last seven months,” she said. “Whether it’s been evident on camera or not, I’ve really tried to move on and be there for my little boy.”
Emilie Kiser is opening up about her grief journey after losing her 3-year-old son, Trigg, earlier this year. In an Instagram video on Monday, Oct. 27, the 26-year-old influencer shared some of her takeaways from a recent “grief retreat,” describing techniques that helped her grieve the death of her son. Trigg died in May after accidentally drowning (…)
In May 2025, Emilie and her husband Brady KiserLives changed forever when their 3-year-old son, Trigg, died after finding him unconscious at the Arizona Family Pool. The couple are also parents to Theodore, who was born in March 2025.
Authorities presented a recommendation for criminal charges for Trigg’s father, who was home when the fatal incident occurred. The Maricopa County District Attorney’s Office later declined to file charges, saying there was “no likelihood of conviction.”
Brady’s attorney thanked investigators in July for a thorough investigation and reiterated that the case was “a tragic accident.”
While many influencers started 2026 by sharing highlights from the past year, Emilie revealed that her goal is to keep showing off to friends, family and followers as she navigates a new chapter in her life.
Emilie Kiser
Courtesy of Emilie Kiser/Instagram“I’m just trying, and I’m going into next year doing my best and trying to be the best version of myself and the best mother that I can be and the best wife that I can be and the best brother and friend that I can be,” she said. “In 2026, I really hope that I can find myself a little bit again, deepen my relationships with the people around me, continue to work on my mental health and work on what matters and remember that I can only control what I can control.”
Last month, a source exclusively revealed we that Emilie and Brady “have been working hard on their relationship” for “several months.”
“They’ve been through the worst tragedy you could ever experience as a parent,” he said explained the interior. “They’re doing everything they can to come together as a family.”
Emilie and Brady Kiser are paying tribute to their youngest son, Theodore “Teddy” Kiser, four months after the death of his older brother, Trigg. Arizona tattoo artist Sydney Smith took to TikTok on Tuesday, September 23 to share images of the couple’s red ink teddy bear tattoos. Two more tattoos, a cowboy (…)
Through all the ups and downs of 2025, Emilie wanted to make it clear that she remains grateful for the supportive community she’s developed online.
“I really have no words and could go on and on about the support my audience gives me and how thankful I am for you guys,” she said as she shared a message of thanks. “Really, this year has put life in general and so many things into perspective.”
Emilie continued: “One of the biggest things I’ve taken from 2025 and losing my son Trigg to a preventable accident is that life is very fragile… Life is fragile and family is very important.”