Wiegman said she was feeling “good” despite it being a week full of difficult decisions and conversations.
Kirby’s retirement followed Wiegman’s decision not to include her in the Euros squad, while goalkeeper Earps was unhappy at her position as number two.
Wiegman said it is “part of the job” to endure those experiences but she can “move forward” to the Euros now.
“Yes, those hard conversations are not nice. I know what players do and how hard they work to make the squad. It’s hard to give disappointing messages,” she added.
“At the same time, I also had very nice messages to give so that gives me more energy.
“After I have conversations with players, I always think, ‘OK, what went well?’ For me, it is really important that I am honest, that I treat people in the right way.
“Sometimes, you have very good news and, sometimes, you don’t have good news – and I don’t go around the bush with that.
“I just give that message, then I can’t always control how people respond to that. I just hope that they have the clarity to move on.”
Wiegman also said part of the growth of women’s football, and the success of the Lionesses, has added increased demands on her players.
Bright’s withdrawal has been a blow for England as Wiegman said the Chelsea captain would have been selected had she not ruled herself out.
Asked when she was made aware of Bright’s decision, she said: “In the last couple of days I found out. It was sad and disappointing.
“It’s not nice when you don’t feel well physically and mentally and I just hope she feels better soon.
“England’s profile is growing. That’s life changing and very exciting but at the same time players are not robots. They have to deal with these things too.
“That’s also why we’re trying to support them as well as possible on and off the pitch. Hopefully many players stay fit and healthy.”
