TikTok star Emilie Kieser is speaking out in public for the first time after the tragic drowning of her three-year-old son Trigg.
She shared how the incident arose in the family’s backyard pool. Kieser is now sending out an urgent warning to other parents with young kids so they don’t have to deal with the grief and heartbreaking that she and her family have been through in the past few months.
In a heartbreaking message, she feels guilty as a parent for not doing enough to protect her child. This includes a strong emphasis on pool safety and how a permanent fence might have stopped the tragedy from arising in the first place.
Emilie also spoke about the massive challenges of sharing her entire life online and the lack of boundaries in place that social media can create. She is more cautious than ever about whatever she’s posting, especially when it entails her kids.
She’s taking her return to TikTok, one step at a time. The star says she often feels super nervous about documenting her grief in public, as she left her son out of sight for a few minutes, and that’s when the tragedy ensued.
Emilie added how her story serves as a stern reminder and warning to other parents about the dangers of swimming without supervision. She also wants parents to install barriers and be careful around water. Today, she’s raising more awareness publicly about pool safety and hopes people can benefit from her initiative.