Erika Kirk Marks First Christmas Without Husband Charlie After His Death: ‘Your Socks Are Still on the Floor’

Erika Kirk is opening up about her first Christmas without her husband, Charlie Kirk, who was tragically murdered on September 10.

The widow shared an emotional post on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse into how she’s coping while raising their two children. Alongside heartfelt photos and videos of the family, Erika included a poignant shot of Charlie’s shoes next to a tiny pair of sneakers, symbolizing the bond between father and children.

“Life is a little different” these days, she wrote.

“It’s this rhythm of maintaining our traditions mixed in with creating new ones to harmonize into a normalcy for the babies. It’s new, but strange. Familiar, but not,” Erika explained. “I’ve kept everything in the home still the same after these several months, your socks still on the floor, your shoes by the door, your vitamins everywhere on the counter. That’s how it’ll stay.”

Erika also addressed criticism she’s faced in the months following her husband’s death, with some accusing her of exploiting the tragedy through public appearances.

“I don’t say that because I need one more thing for this world to judge me on, quite frankly they’re already at capacity and none of it shakes me. Their words, accusations, assumptions, and slande...