Emilie Kiser Tears Up After Finding Trick-or-Treating Bag She Bought for Her Son Trigg, 3, Before His Death — “It Hit Me Like a Wave”
For millions of people who follow her, Emilie Kiser’s social media is a space filled with warmth, light, and authenticity. Known for her calm home décor videos and gentle presence online, she has built a community that feels deeply connected to her journey. But behind the carefully arranged shelves and cozy autumn colors, Emilie carries a grief that never fully fades — the loss of her 3-year-old son, Trigg.
This week, as she welcomed fall by decorating her home, Emilie shared an emotional moment with her followers that left many in tears. In a video posted on October 15, the influencer began by showing her new seasonal decorations — soft pumpkins, candles, and the kind of cozy textures that her audience has come to love. But midway through unpacking a bin of Halloween décor, she stumbled upon something unexpected: a little black trick-or-treating bag she had bought for Trigg before he passed away.
The moment stopped her cold. Holding the small bag in her hands, Emilie’s voice wavered as she explained that it was meant for Trigg’s first real Halloween outing. “I completely forgot I had gotten this for him,” she said softly, her eyes welling up. “And finding it now, it just hit me like a wave.”
Her followers, who have been walking alongside her through every step of her grief since Trigg’s passing, flooded the comments with love and compassion. Many wrote about how deeply they felt her pain, how small things — a toy, a photo, a smell — can bring memories crashing back with unbearable clarity. Emilie, always honest with her emotions, acknowledged that even after months of healing, moments like this one remind her that grief isn’t linear. “You think you’re okay,” she said, “and then something small takes you right back.”
Trigg, who passed away earlier this year, had become a familiar presence on Emilie’s page. His smile, his laughter, and the sweet mother-son bond they shared made followers feel like they knew him. Losing him changed everything for Emilie and her husband, but they’ve chosen to keep his memory alive through kindness, vulnerability, and open conversations about love and loss.
In the video, after pausing for a few moments to collect herself, Emilie placed the bag back into the bin gently. “I think I’ll keep it,” she whispered, her voice cracking. “It’s a part of him. And maybe someday, I’ll find a way to use it again — not for trick-or-treating, but just to hold memories.”
The post quickly spread across social media, reminding people of the deep humanity behind the influencer world — that real lives, real love, and real heartbreak exist beyond the curated images. Fans praised Emilie for her bravery in sharing such a raw and personal moment, saying her openness has helped them cope with their own losses.
As fall continues, Emilie says she’s learning to embrace both the beauty and the ache of the season. Halloween, once a time of laughter and costumes, now carries a bittersweet weight. But even in her tears, there’s grace — the kind that comes from remembering someone who was deeply loved.
For Emilie Kiser, the little black Halloween bag isn’t just a decoration. It’s a symbol of love that continues to live, a reminder of a little boy who brought endless joy, and a mother who keeps finding the courage to share her heart with the world — one gentle moment at a time.
