Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has shared a deeply emotional reflection on her grief, revealing she could not sleep in her bedroom for weeks after her husband’s tragic death.
Speaking at the University of Mississippi during a Turning Point USA event — the conservative organization her late husband founded — Erika opened up about her struggle to navigate life without him.
She told attendees that it had been seven weeks since Charlie was shot and killed during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University, describing him as her “best friend.”
In the days that followed the tragedy, Erika said she couldn’t even step into their bedroom, avoiding it entirely whenever she returned home. When she finally gathered the courage to enter again, she spent her first night sleeping on Charlie’s side of the bed — a small but meaningful step in her healing journey.
Erika expressed gratitude to the students in the audience, saying their dedication to Turning Point USA — the movement her husband built into a national conservative force — made her feel “deeply connected” to him even in his absence.
Charlie Kirk’s death sent shockwaves through political and academic communities, prompting tributes from supporters nationwide. Erika’s remarks at Ole Miss served as both a heartfelt tribute and a testament to resilience amid devastating loss.
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