I got married at 5 months pregnant – 4 days later my husband's texts went silent & my worst nightmare became a reality
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A YOUNG woman said 'I Do' to the love of her life but just four days later, her world came crashing down.
At the time, Brie Kraaima was just 24-years-old and five months pregnant.
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Just four days after getting married, Brie Kraaima found herself living a real life nightmare
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The mother opened up on the tragic situation, which she experienced at the age of 24, whilst five months pregnant
Credit: TikTok / @wereallinsane
Less than a week after tying the knot, Brie was left heartbroken when her husband's texts went silent.
Speaking on the 'We're All Insane' podcast, the new mum and grieving widow Brie, opened up on losing her husband, Easton Kraaima, 26, in a tragic motorcycle crash in May 2022, just days after their wedding.
She said: "I lost my husband at 24 to a motorcycle accident while I was five months pregnant.
'He would text me when he made it to work - I just wasn't getting texts. Nothing. Silent.'
Opening up on the heartbreaking incident, Brie recalled 'trying not to panic' when she didn't get a response from Easton, who was on his way to work.
But less than two minutes after sending him numerous messages, her phone began to ring - and it wasn't Easton.
Brie, who is from Utah, continued: 'I'm getting a phone call - our local hospital - I knew they weren't calling about my daughter, something was wrong.'
Opening up on the gut-wrenching nightmare, she explained: 'The man I just married four days ago is somewhere in this hospital, dead.'
Brie's husband Easton, who was newly married and on the cusp of fatherhood, tragically lost his life in a motorcycle collision.
The loss was unfathomable for Brie, who struggled to come to terms with her sudden reality of being both a widow and soon-to-be single mother.
I was widowed at 26 when I was 17 weeks pregnant - I thought my husband had just gone to work early, the truth devastated me
Following her husband's death, in a heartfelt interview with 2News, Brie said: "Honestly, it still doesn't feel real to me.
'My brain continues to tell me it's a nightmare and Easton's on vacation."
I lost my husband at 24 to a motorcycle accident while I was five months pregnant
Brie Kraaima
Despite the grief, Brie discovered strength in her daughter's arrival, moments that helped mend the collective heartbreak of their family.
She recalled: "I had everyone in the labour and delivery room crying because I was like, 'Does it get any easier?'
"And it does. Now that I have her."
Where to get support for bereavement
There is lots of help and available if you are experiencing grief after the death of a loved one.
NHS therapy and counselling services - NHS talking therapies services are for people in England aged 18 or over. You can speak to your GP about talking therapies or get in touch with the talking therapies service directly without going to your GP.
At a loss - Find bereavement services and counselling across the UK
Child Bereavement UK - Offers support if you are bereaved after losing a child. Or if you're a child or young person who is grieving after losing someone.
The Good Grief Trust – a charity run by bereaved people, helping all those experiencing grief in the UK.
Samaritans – if you're struggling you can call Samaritans any time on 116 123 to talk about anything.
Support floods in
The snippet of Brie's podcast interview, which was shared under the username @wereallinsane on TikTok, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 2.6 million views.
Not only this, but the viral video has also amassed 243,700 likes and 1,814 comments.
Social media users were left gobsmacked by Brie's heartbreaking story and many raced to the comments to share messages of disbelief, love and sympathy.
This is so sad. I can't imagine
TikTok user
One person said: 'This is my biggest fear. Sometimes I wanna just sell our bikes.'
Another added: 'As someone who has a partner on a motorcycle, this is our worst fear. It doesn't matter how good of a rider you are, you can be taken away from us so quickly. I send her all the love and strength for going through this.'
A third commented: 'This is so sad. I can't imagine.'
At the same time, one stunned viewer simply penned: 'This hurts my heart. I'm so sorry.'
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