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Erika Kirk Reflects on Grief in New York Times Op-Ed

9/8/2026

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Erika Kirk authored a New York Times opinion piece titled “What I’ve learned about grief” published Monday.
She recalled Second Lady Usha Vance’s advice: “Just get through the next 15 minutes.”
She avoided their bedroom for months, confronting memories gradually after the shooting.
She noted grief and joy coexist, allowing her to laugh with children despite a broken heart.

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Erika Kirk authored a New York Times opinion piece titled “What I’ve learned about grief” published Monday.
She recalled Second Lady Usha Vance’s advice: “Just get through the next 15 minutes.”
She avoided their bedroom for months, confronting memories gradually after the shooting.
She noted grief and joy coexist, allowing her to laugh with children despite a broken heart.