Ross Hotard

Male

Thibodaux, LA

United States

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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.

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  • Gale Brunault

    Hi Ross - I'm so so sorry for your loss.  I too lost my only child/a son at age 31 to an accidental overdose on June 9, 2014.  It is the most challenging experience of our life.  Living without our precious child is more than one can take, and yet we still breathe, walk and somehow go on.  I NEVER EVER thought I could live without my Michael - miracles happen though.  I'm living proof.  Please feel free to reach out and talk anytime.  I absolutely get how devastating it is to lose your only child; I will keep you in my thoughts.  She looks like a person who lived life on her terms; such a sweet photo.........Gale

    Jan 3, 2015

  • Sandy Hendrix

    Hey Ross, just thinking of you today and sending you thoughts and hugs.

    Jan 8, 2015

  • Gale Brunault

    Hi Ross - just checking in to see how you're doing.  Hope you are finding strength each day to get through the difficult moments.  Grief puts us on a completely different channel than others; it's like rock n roll versus classical.  Two different frequencies. 

    Please know that I think about your daughter and that adorable face - I have no doubt that my handsome son Michael (an only child) has already introduced himself to her and they are talking music and art and lord knows what else!

    Blessings to you Ross

    Gale

    Jan 10, 2015