Ross Hotard

Male

Thibodaux, LA

United States

Profile Information:

About Me:
Husband & father
About my Loss:
My daughter died of an accidental overdose, she was 17 years old. She was an only child, and we are struggling trying to cope. We laid her to rest yesterday, I wake up each morning and stare into her room, and ask why so young, and how can i move forward. She was my little buddy. She was so musically talented. It was gift to have her in our lives, and now that beautiful gift has been taken away. I feel like a part of me is missing. My wife seems to be handling this much easier than me.

Comment Wall:

  • Marie

    I am so sorry Ross. I lost my twenty-two year old son to an accidental overdose too. It is just so terrible....I am finding it somewhat of a comfort to be able to talk on this site as nobody can understand just how devastating it is to lose a child...unless they themselves have. Your daughter was beautiful!

    Dec 16, 2014

  • Sandy Hendrix

    Hi Ross, so very very sorry for your loss, it's been 7 weeks for me..my beautiful 18 year old son to a heroin overdose.  We all understand, a part of me is missing also and it's the hardest thing in the world. As we have learned everybody handles grief differently, she maybe just blocking out the horrible pain that we are feeling.  We are here for you, the group helps me cope with each day.  Big hugs and again wouldn't wish this pain on anybody. So sorry..x0

    Dec 17, 2014

  • kim

    ross, im so very sorry, I to lost my only child my son shawn. it was his heart. I was with him when he left me and yes I pray everyday to go with him, shawn is the love of my life and always will be. I cry morning, noon and night. ill never laugh or smile again. without him I just cant and don't want to go on. I go see him everyday and beg him to come get me. I do know your unbearable pain, and I know your wife is hurting bad to, she just shows it in a different way. getting through these holidays hurt bad, I just hate them , to us its just another day, we don't do them any more.  we are here to talk to when you need us, and yes it helps to talk.  hugs to you and your wife   kim

    Dec 20, 2014

  • Connie K

    Hi Ross

     I am so sorry to have to welcome you to this group. I lost my only child as well. He was also 17. It was 2 years ago. As I read your profile I couldn't help but feel all the similarities. My son died in a car accident but he had also struggled with a dependency on prescription drugs from  problems he had from Crohn's disease. So i understand the  struggle that goes with that. My heart is so sad for you. Have faith and I hope you can find some support here. We know how crushing the pain is and how hard especially now at the holidays when everyone is supposed to be so happy and sharing with family. I am sending you love and prayers. Connie

    Dec 21, 2014