In a deeply emotional moment, Erika Kirk shared the pain of explaining loss to their young daughter. Speaking through tears, she revealed the question that shattered her heart: “Where’s Daddy?”
Erika said that their three-year-old has been asking about her father every day, not yet fully understanding why he isn’t coming home. “How do you explain something like this to a child so young?” she asked quietly. “She’s three. All she knows is that her daddy made her laugh, held her at night, and told her he loved her.”
Family friends say Erika spends her evenings holding her daughter close, showing her photos of happy moments, and reminding her how much she was loved by her father. The family is leaning on faith, community, and the outpouring of support from across the country to get through this difficult time.
Messages of love have flooded social media, with many parents saying they can’t imagine facing such a question from their own children. “Erika’s honesty reminds us how fragile life can be — and how powerful love truly is,” one supporter wrote.
As the family continues to heal, Erika hopes that sharing this moment will inspire others to hold their loved ones closer, to be present, and to cherish the simple moments that mean the most.