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In this video, Carisa Widder twirls and smiles in a polka dot dress. (Photo credit: Instagram)
Carisa Widder shocked millions of viewers when she posted a video to Instagram showing her preparing for her baby’s funeral.
Social media is a place where all kinds of content can be found, but the line between personal moments and public sharing is often blurred. This was recently made clear when an American influencer faced backlash after sharing a video that many found uncomfortably inappropriate. Carisa Weider posted a video to her Instagram account that showed her preparing for her baby’s funeral. The video, which saw her twirling and smiling in a polka dot dress, shocked and deeply disturbed millions of viewers.
“The place where we prepared for our wedding, we are also preparing for our baby’s funeral,” she wrote in a text overlay on the video. She also shared a shot of herself in a wedding dress at the same location. The caption explained, “We held a celebration of her life when we got married. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate our daughter. Thank you One Eleven East for providing the beautiful backdrop for one of the biggest moments of our lives.”
Widder’s post has garnered a lot of attention online since it was shared just two days ago, racking up over 12 million views. Widder decided to turn off the comments, but that didn’t quell the furor. One Reddit user shared the video with the caption “What did you see today?”, sparking numerous reactions.
One user commented: “This post infuriated me. I also saw an Indian couple burying their toddler in reels. Who would do that? Have people lost their conscience, mind and everything for a few likes and comments…”
Another user added: “I saw this yesterday and people are supporting her and saying that apparently this is a sign of grief. She was actually laughing and twirling while getting ready for her child’s funeral.”
One person questioned the authenticity of the grief, writing, “Are the people saying this is grief recording themselves in grief and putting out content for an audience? No they’re not.”
“This has shaken me to my core. I am still not over the miscarriage and even after having 2 kids later just thinking about it makes me cry. How is she spinning and how is this even a coping mechanism?!!!!” one person shared.
“The day Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Shorts are completely shut down these people will learn their lesson,” another user pointed out.
However, not everyone was quick to condemn Weider’s actions, with some coming to her defence, with one Reddit user commenting: “This is her way of healing. Her story is a heartbreaking one and she wants to share it so leave her alone.”
Another user added, “Her story is incredibly sad and heartbreaking. Her baby died a few days ago. She is already recovering and has been undergoing counselling for the birth, loss and trauma of her baby. I know this was unnecessary but different people cope differently. She has been very vocal about staying normal and doing the best they can during this difficult time. I don’t agree with the decision to upload this but grief hits you in ways you can’t imagine.”
