A mother’s love is truly profound. She never gave up on David, he was so lucky to have her. May David rest in peace and may his family and loved ones find healing
@@BSkill100the difference is that you can’t keep enabling them and if you have children in the house you need to protect, having a addict around can put them in danger too
Wow, just wow!!!! As a former addict & someone who deals with abandonment issues, I have to say that the only reason I’m still alive is because Fentanyl isn’t a thing here in Australia!!! In saying that, I’m sorry but wth do you think leaving someone stranded on the side of the road when they have already made that difficult decision to get treatment and what that brings with it??… This woman started by saying how many family members all lived on the same street, I’m sorry but there is always another way, specially when the person is begging for help, sounds like he wasn’t even given a chance at home once addiction came into play.. I get not risking other children?? But damn!!! And the comment “ I’m the mother of an addict, how do u think I’m doing?” Who in their right mind thinks throwing guilt at an addict after abandoning them is a good idea in any way??? This episode has me sooooo upset for David & so angry and the ignorance of addiction… A foster parent should always put in that same effort into saving the child they agreed to take on as their own!!!… The constant excuse she uses “because of addiction” just isn’t good enough!!!! I’m not trying to be rude or disrespectful but c’mon, I’m sure this channel knew upon uploading this episode that this wouldn’t get the best comments!!!… How upsetting!!!!
I have read every comment. Thank you for your very kind words. Keep watching the videos, share and talk to your kids. Fentanyl is breaking hearts, families and whole communities 💔
Some of us are here by the Grace of God. I kicked a 200mg daily injection habit by myself. Went on to nursing school, became an RN, worked all modalities until I found my passion....Psych Crisis Stabilization. I hope I bring a level of understanding to my job that makes a difference in someone's life. The link of mental illness and addiction is in 80% of the patients I see. Self medicating to get away from the demons in their minds. Everyone should have to volunteer at a psych unit. Maybe if they see the illness in a hospital, they will start to see the ppl on the streets as humans and not as addicts or crazies. Bless your son. Bless the lives of the people you have touched. And bless you and your family.
Hi Jennette, thanks for sharing David's story with us. I am so sorry that you and your family are going through this tragedy. I am sending you thoughts of strength and peace. ❤
I’m from Australia and I watch these - I just cannot get my head around the number of people dying from fentanyl poisoning in the USA. It’s truly heartbreaking.
He hit the adopted family jackpot, but was branded by his birth mom when he was born with meth in his system. I’m so sorry for your loss. He was lucky to have you as his mom and you tried your best. It’s not your fault. ❤
I don’t think there has been a story about an adopted son. This really shows a mother’s love in all capacities. Bless your heart for showering him with love during his lifetime. You showed him what love is.
I believe that it IS a story of an adopted son, because the growing in the womb of a meth addicted mum has 💯 effected him a lot, and then the story of a newborn up to 18 month old baby (until he finally gets adopted) effected him also very much too! He had to gone trough the time of being a hospitalized baby on withdrawals without a mum or a trusted one, plus then going trough (I guess not only one) station of different care places after - this all affects a baby more than we ever would think!! The newest tests (also long term ones) shows that clearly… He definitely WAS a very hurted (you can also say psychology disabled) child at the time of his adoption! And the fact that his mum didn’t knew nearly anything about meth and meth addiction, yes meth addicted babies, is truly very sad and also an absolute Nogo!! How could she ever helped him effectively, if she just didn’t know?!🤷♀️😢 But okay- it were the Ninthies and I really hope that this has changed a lot!!! He also may had a genetic susceptibility for addiction… All in all - another very precious soul lost- this epedemic is so horrible!!!😰 Edit: understandably all of the parents or siblings or whoever tells the story of the victims, say that all of them were so happy, had a lot of friends, were so smart and with mostly great plans and doing so good in their clean phases… I would really know how the victims would talk about themselves if they could anymore! I guess it would sound a little different…😪
@HandbagDiva DID YOU KNOW G-D SPEAKS MANY TIMES ABOUT ADOPTION AND FOSTERING... YET SO MANY PEOPLE DO VERY LITTLE FOR CHILDREN OR WIDOWS. SOME PEOPLE DO G-DS WILL WHILE OTHERS LOVE MATERIALISTIC THINGS THAT ARE DISPLEASING TO G-D. G-D WANTS A HUMBLE HEART NOT SOMEONE WHO SAYS THINGS LIKE "YOU GOT TO LOVE YOURSELF TO LOVE OTHERS." OR PEOPLE WHO CALLS THEMSELVES DIVA. LOVE G-D LOVE OTHERS
Her laugh when she talked about her son getting her name tattooed on his chest while in prison…I can’t find the word I’m looking for but it was great. I felt it. I’m glad she is able to have memories that still put a smile on her soul. I’m really sorry for their loss 💞
Thank you so much for sharing David's story. I am an Addiction Medicine physician and I treat people with addiction every day. We see patients as walk-ins if needed. You are a wonderful person as was David. Addiction is a disease and it is very difficult to overcome. The stigma is unreal. God Bless You for taking care of David but also for adopting all of the children that you cared for!!!
I'm so very sorry for your beloved mom's loss. I'm praying for you. May god comfort you in only ways He can. And please speak out, it may save other's lives just by telling your sry even as painful and difficult as it must be! Never give up!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
My heart is absolutely BROKEN watching your story. He was born without a chance of not being addicted. What a wonderful MOTHER you were to David. The 2 rocks is the saddest sweetest sentimental thing I have heard😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪Praying for you and your family🙏
@michelemarie7777 It's likely he spent time on NICU after delivery in order to wean him off the drugs. I have seen instances whereby some women have just unhooked their IVI's & high tailed it off to seek out her dealer. Some attempt to take their babies off NICU. ( Security is tight & their efforts are thwarted) There are a number that are signed off & go into the child care directly. It's a tough call all round.
Jeanette, you and your husband are amazing humans for taking in children who without you two may not have had love in their lives. Thank you for creating a loving, stable family. I’m so sorry for your loss and you all having to tell your sons story like this 😢 You are so beautiful Jeanette, I was a heroin addict, been clean for 20yrs, I remember my mom doing for me what you did for your son. I’m sorry you had to go through an addiction, but let me tell you, you gave David the world, just by being there and being MOM 🫶🏽💐 Sending you all lots of hugs 🤗 healing ❤️🩹 and prayers 🙏🏽
This woman is incredible. I don't know what it is, but there's something special about her. It's like her beautiful soul just shines through in every word she says. I couldn't take my eyes off her, and the whole time she was speaking I was thinking that anyone would be so lucky to have a mom like her. I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. RIP David.
Agreed. I would be better just to know her and give her a hug. Imagine how great life would be if you/I could be her friend. You can always tell when you see someone who make you better just with their presence. God bless her and her giant, sweet heart. ♥️
David's mom is an incredibly strong mother. She knew enough about addiction that she didn't enable her son. If we could love someone sober, every addict would be recovered. What a kind hearted, genuinely lovely mother. Everyone deserves a mother like her. Ma'am, I am so sorry for your family's loss. David is finally at peace, although taken too soon.
Jennette & Kenneth. You are beautiful souls. My nephew is an addict and my sister worries about him 24/7 non-stop. I see, feel and hear her agony all the time and its heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing your journey.
I'm so sorry for your loss hon. My daughter in laws brother is a addict. Their mother set those boundaries. At the time I thought wow that's mean, but then my nephew became an addict and I was directly around him to see the behaviors. Suddenly I totally understood those boundaries, it's not mean, it's necessary. Thankfully my nephew has been clean for 9 years now, has a very successful business, got married and has 2 stepchildren and 1 son that is 3 now. DIL's brother has been clean for 8 months and I pray that he stays that way. I so wish your son could have gotten clean and lived his life. He sounds like such a great person.
What a wonderful woman and mom. She’s a bright spot in such a dark world despite the struggles she has been through. I pray that God will continue to show himself to her. 🙏🏼
As a family member of an addict, when you said you feel like you're keeping the plates spinning, until they crash, that was exactly right. And I will add that, when they crash, there is a bit of relief that you dont have to keep them spinning, but also a sense of what do I do now that I don't have to run around spinning the plates anymore. Also, it is great that you had your boundaries, and people will always judge that because they can't understand what it is like. Thanks for your story. You are amazing. I am sorry for your loss.❤ 🙏
From one mommy to another. I love you. I love your son. I have love for your family. My daughter died 10 days before your son. There is no words. You look so beautiful talking about your son, & family. Pls know I feel your pain. But your smile & message helps me smile ❤
What an amazing mother ! The sound of her voice is still positive even after all she endured. Bless Jennette and her family. Thank you for bringing world wide awareness to a huge problem .
Thank you for your time. My deepest condolences to you both and your family. I have a similar story other than my son was born very healthy. I am a nurse and waited until my son was 23 or so to do tough love. No coming home- his health suffered greatly and my son died at 25. You are so right- I am waiting on the cause of death as it was 6-11-24. He was also in a homeless community. He would only last 8-12 weeks then relapse over and over. He was found with nothing but his clothes on his body. After he passed away, I had gotten messages thinking he was still alive. Long story but I am praying for all of us to heal. My only consolation is he will never be hungry and alone again. Bless you for your courage
Your beautiful boy passed a little over a month ago, and here you are offering support to David’s mom. My heartfelt condolences for the great loss of your son, your beautiful boy. May the angels who lifted your son’s soul to heaven, keep you surrounded and warm in his love. ✝️ God bless your son and God bless you. God bless to all those parents suffering their child’s premature death.
Mama I'm so sorry for your loss i know exactly where your coming from my husband and i had lost our son on 4-15-23 his name was Matthew we miss him so much the pain never goes away 😢 I'm keeping your family in our prayers 🙏🏼
I'm so so sorry for the loss of your son. Addiction is horrible and the way back is so hard for some. This drug gets it's claws into someone and it won't let go. Rest in peace. 🇬🇧💐
I can not stop watching these horrific sad stories. Prayers to this 🙏 ❤️ family & anyone affected by this tragedy. I can not stop thinking about Jelly Roll in front of Congress saying what would happen if a seven twenty-seven or seven forty-seven was falling out of the sky every single day. This is happening to our people, young and old, in this country & worldwide! I am caring for my critically ill wife. My mother has been recently diagnosed with a rare blood cancer, Polysithemia Vera. My adult son is autistic, type one diabetic and epileptic. I am working two and a half jobs to try to make ends meet. I pray 🙏 1 day I can at least volunteer my time to help with this horrific daily tragedy. I am a former great mistake maker and understand a fraction of what these people are struggling with daily. When I am able, I will be reaching out! We must work together everyone whether they are affected by it or not to stop this horror.!!!
Thank you so much for being you, and for the compassion you have for others . I will be praying for your family. Your wife, your mother, and your son. You have so much on your plate. May God bless you abundantly and give you strength for each day.
@@cyrillyons1531 ⚡️You sound like my husband, selflessly carrying a Lion’s Share of the burdens in your life. Thank God for people like you whose compassion and dedication to goodness keeps them serving their families day in and day out! Please, never forget how valuable you are and how much your loved ones appreciate your hard work! We also have an adult son with special needs living at home who has intellectual disabilities, epilepsy and developmental delays since birth. I myself now suffer with chronic health conditions that significantly impact my ability and quality of life. When any one of us feels like we cannot continue to climb this mountain daily, we try to remember who we ultimately do everything for - it is for Our Creator. And when we feel our strength is gone?, we try to affirm “It is HE, not I. HE is the force, I am but the instrument”! God bless you Sir. Sending you prayers for strength, comfort and courage ✨🙏🏽💖
Oh, Jeanette. You are a great mom . I love how you told your sons story. You are not blaming everyone else but David. I hope you are at peace. You did everything you could for David. Wishing you love and prayers beautiful lady. 🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸
Sending your beautiful family prayers for comfort and healing, and condolences for your loss. Thank you for sharing his story. RIL David Edward Cotter 🙏🏼❤️🕊️
@@stevemorris6790 I hear what you're saying. It's just that my sister lives in LA, and it's super scary and dangerous. We have addicts in my small town in oklahoma, I'm sure that world is dangerous also.
@stacyjaye6350 I also live in a small s***hole in oklahoma! Poverty, drugs, crackheads,bars, churches, women who birth a child per year live off government assistance & old prejudice judgemental white ppl is all that's here. Not even a stop light. I moved back to help with my mom & husband's mom but hope when my husband returns from over seas we can move back to a place that at least has a gas station. The cemetery buries white ppl & black ppl in separate cemeteries. No joke. Ppl don't believe me but it's true. Hartshorne oklahoma.
You are a lovely woman and a wonderful mom. Your heart shines through so thoroughly - you've really touched me. My heart is reaching out to yours. I have nothing but respect and love for you. The journey of grief might never end. Mine hasn't. I'm glad you have people to walk beside
as an addict in recovery these stories are so important to hear. Feeling the pain of these families in these videos always inspire me to stay sober I love my mom & dad to the moon and back. I’d never want to put my mom & dad through what these parents did. It really makes me sad to think about the trauma I’ve caused in my addiction but dying would be the worst trauma for them. Thank you for your stories just telling your stories helps the problem.
We also have a series of recovery stories in our playlists that you might find interesting. Here’s a link. Journey from Addiction to Recovery Series ua-cam.com/play/PLdCPA32W_p39Z8hi7xSIX3Fkqmhd7mRzj.html
I'm sorry for your loss of David he sounds like a great guy who got caught up in drugs. I had two nephews, and one was murdered in 1/2005 and he was only 31 Michael was his name. Then his brother Jose overdosed in 4/12/2021 he was 46 and my poor sister even lost her husband in 2009 so she's left alone. All we have is each other now and I'm 63 and she's 68, I really do hope I leave before her...if you have children or family left on the planet. Please please give them a hug or even a phone call but don't put it off. Do it today because we are not promised tomorrow... God bless you All ❤❤❤
I just lost my cousin to fentanyl. She was 31 as well. It really touched me to hear this story. It makes me sad that people only remember my cousin as an addict. She was so much more than that.
@@sweetbeep First of all, this person said "to TRY and prevent." Never once did they say it would change an addict. Second of all, YOU don't know what might change a person's heart and mind.
I lived for many years in Orangevale, a town close to yours. Your story really touched me. You gave your all as a mother and you should be very proud of that as you found your purpose as a mother and now your purpose to change/save so many lives.Perhaps turn that very special rock into a necklace so you don't accidentally leave it behind, but can be wearing it all of the time in the same place where your son wore your name.💖
Such a sad story, such a sad life, such a sad ending. I am so sorry for you all, especially David. You are safe now David with Jesus. RIH . I will never forget you, Kim from Michigan
I experienced some of this with a substance user. I have had PTSD for decades. I am better now. I dont know how she survived this and sounds so put together.
It's still incredible to me that an addict can lose his home and essentially everything but still desire drugs. It can't be emphasized enough not to experiment with drugs. A few moments of pleasure can lead to a lifetime of pain, not only for the addicts but for those who love them.
I am an adopted child but also gave up a beautiful baby girl when I was 17. This has always been the a favorite poem of mine- “Not flesh of my flesh nor bone but still miraculously my own Never doubt for a single moment that you didn’t grow under my heart but in it” Fleur Heyliger I am sorry for the death of your beautiful son. Time does not heal these wounds. You just get stronger and learn to continue living while still carrying this horrible grief. Blessings to you and your family
I never turned my Daughter away during her addiction. My door was always open to her..She had a key to the house when she passed away from Fentanyl overdose. I'm devastated.She passed 22 months ago.
I’m so sorry you lost your daughter. She deserved to be here. I don’t think she ever turned her son away, as a mom we all do what we think is best. God bless you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss🙏💔I always tell people, from my experience, that at the end of the day, you absolutely must do what is right for you. I was the same with my qualifier bc I stopped trying to change them, I believed their time was limited and so I wanted to love them and be with them in their dwindling time. I firmly believe it was the right choice for me, even though it went against so-called expert recommendations. At the end of the day, no one has to be able to live with your choices except for you, so you do best when you listen to your deepest heart🙏💕
I get why you did that and why this mother did that. Addicts can do some crazy shit I’m an addict (been in recovery :) but still) and my parents have nearly turned me away not out of not loving me but just that I was being destructive.
Sorry for your immeasurable loss. Thank you for sharing David's story, it will save a lot of families from loss & pain. Schools, families, and communities should watch these video testimonies about the danger of fentanyl and other illegal drugs.
This is an absolute epidemic and unfortunately, the people who care the most have lost the most. That’s usually the way it goes until enough people who are in control are personally affected. I’m so sorry to the victims of this epidemic and their families. 🕊️❤️🩹
what a lovely foster/adoptive mom. She loves David beyond the grave. How much that family has gone through. David's years were better in that he always had love in this family. That big chest tattoo Jennette is so telling that David always felt the love of his mom Jennette.The continuous challenge of addiction is so hard to even imagine, but the family's love was steadfast.
Clearly, David received love in abundance from his mother and family. What a gift. I'm sorry for the hardships David endured in his life and I pray he is resting peacefully. Much love to David's family.
I was adopted and the thought someone would ask if he was your adopted son, I felt. It tells me some don’t understand the bond of mother and child. You are an amazing mom and it seems you did everything right. He mattered he was ill. Our country isn’t doing enough to help those that need it. The cost to get him help is outrageous. I’m sure he is watching and is so proud of you. The tattoo.. he honored you in such a special way. That love is priceless. I pray that no other mom has to feel this loss. I’m so so sorry. Thank you for sharing your story and the love, I felt it through your voice. 😢
I am at this moment full of tears due to the fact I always prayed for a mother like this but never got my mother's attention. I would do anything just to be in contact with David's mom to give her a long affectionate hug because im at this moment giving up my addiction cold turkey because I now know happiness is possible all because of his mother. I would be willing to except death & bury myself just to say I had a mother who cared like this. I hope she knows one day that this video made me want true sobriety!
Praying you will get all the help you need to get and stay clean. I’m sober 31 years and life hasn’t been easy but going back to addiction isn’t going to make it any easier. I’ve accepted the fact that life is painful in a miriad of ways but with God and others I can find the strength to continue regardless. 🥰🙏🏼
I have worked in child welfare for the past 16 years and your story was one of most profound that I’ve heard. He sounds like an amazing person and I’m so glad that he had an amazing family to support him for the time he was on this earth.
I’m crying all the way while listening to you, because my child is in the same boat as yours was. I tried all angles, nothing worked. Homelessness and addiction are a culture of their own. The problem is that neither the government nor the community r willing to fight the drug dealers. RIP David. 😢
During this election cycle or the last, I haven't heard 1 peep from any candidate about the fentanyl crisis. 🤔 It seems like the federal govt just doesn't give a f**k.
Wow, this is such an important observation. You are 100% correct. Thank you for reminding us that if the big systems made money from protecting the people, they would protect and take action.
@@mattneil1449 what about addressing the apparent insatiable demand of Americans for mood altering drugs? What is it about society that so many people want to escape from the reality of their lives?
@@christinelapping7903 news flash that's been around forever, what's new is how destructive fentanyl is, especially tranq. Just look at Amsterdam, they monitor the drug supply and let people use safety, it's not a post apocalyptic hellscape there.
I completely understand this mothers love! You are so beautiful and such a great mom! I lost my daughter who was in a clean living house! And someone in the house was giving her this stuff! Found her on June 3, 2024!! 2 months ago today! I will never be ok! The heartache is too much! Not sure how I am supposed to live without her!! You have giving me hope! I might be able to live without! Definitely very angry!! But I listen to these to find some strength! Thank you for sharing 💔🙏💔🙏❤️🙏💔🙏
Oh my Lord. Hugs from afar. My Jesus. Thank God I'm still living. Thank you for sharing. I want us all sober, myself included. My mother worries about me
My deepest condolenses to you and those who knew him . I am so sorry for your loss and praying that God will bring you and your loved ones comfort and peace during the hard times.
You seem like an amazing mother who was kind enough to adopt 5 children to nurture. David was certainly a handful but you endured and loved him unconditionally. I think you made the right decision by not allowing him home, it just would have been chaos and upended your other kids. Bless you Mrs. Cotter in your making fentanyl aware to others.
The five children you and your husband adopted are the luckiest people in the world, I am sure David is nodding in agreement in heaven. God bless you and your family.
The lump I had in my throat while listening to this. So sad and so unfortunate... What a heartbreaking situation 💔 I pray for everyone involved hoping that nothing but healing comes soon to you all 🙏🏻
She was very devoted to him and did the absolute best that she could - all the right things. Sometimes you just can't save them, and it's not for lack of trying.
I’m so sorry I lost my brother about 2 years ago. He was an addict and died at 63 not of fentanyl but I admire your way of handling the situation. How was his sister I hope she didn’t get into that. You are beautiful and stronger than you know! God bless you and your family ♥️
Poor baby had so many obstacles before he was ever born. I lost mine September 27, 2017. If love to fix this these boys would be here. No one was loved more than Will. I know David was too. It’s gut wrenching. I’m sorry for your loss.
She said something that really stuck with me. “Everybody is somebody’s, I think that is right , and so true. People don’t aspire to be addicts, whether it’s drugs, food, shopping etc. they need compassion, care and respect.
I, sit here, crying for you, for your beautiful son, for your family. You love your son profoundly, with your heart and soul. Why, because you together, are mother and son. The bond that special moms hold with their child, be it a son or daughter, can not be broken. It is a love that transcends all other kinds of love. You are so right. NO ONE wants to be a drug addict, or alcoholic or homeless. It is something, usually occurring over time. A life one can not get under control. Some people have no one to support them, to care if they are dead or alive. Others, have family support and love but no matter what, they cannot stop the train wreck which everyone knows is coming. Sweet sweet mom, you loved your son with your heart and soul. Without you, I think he would have died much sooner but you never gave up on him and he knew it. He knew you loved him, he knew that yes, even if he did not choose to at the time, get clean and go home, he knew that a warm home and a loving family were there, waiting for him. Many people have nothing and no one to look forward to, no one to be there, waiting with love in their hearts, for their child to get better and to come home. David, sadly, tragically, did not have a happy ending but he did have the knowledge that he was loved, no matter what, you would continue, always to love him. That is huge. Many people never know that special bond between a mom and her child. My mom and I had a very special, deep friendship, that can not be bought, forced or stolen. Over time, our relationship developed into one of those friendships, that we knew we had each other's back, without ever having to ask. We trusted each other completely, never wondering if one of us, would ever lie or take advantage, or the worse, just stop loving us. The best of friends, through thick and thin, the bad and the good. This is you and David. I realize that David had become so ill, he could not be there for you, the way, you were for him. But he loved you with all of his heart and that would never change. I understand your grief, that really never goes away but hopefully over time, taps down. In time, the good, fun, silly, happy memories of him, will be more vivid, than the sad memories. You gave your son a life, a life that certainly wasnt perfect but that wasnt your fault or his. He started life off with a bad beginning, from a mom who drugged her unborn child. You did everything possible and then did even more. David is out of his sadness. You are trying to find a way out of yours. Bless you for being such a devoted , loving mom, to your beautiful boy. You two were a team, with a bond that will never break. Please take care of yourself.
Oh, my darling. My heart breaks and breaks for you. My nephew is breaking away from all these groups of drugs. We are holding our breath. How do you break away this day and age? It is nothing like when we were coming along: pot, qualudes. Now it’s fentanyl, crank. Everything bad and unknown. Thank you for your bravery and your lighting the past for the rest of us.
I'm so sorry to hear that you have experienced such a loss also. So many to pray for. Our country and the world, we are in such a need. Bless you. Stay strong.
My heart breaks into a million pieces watching these. I continue to watch and feel. The strength this momma has is incredible. He was blessed with an amazing family.
That's the saddest thing I ever heard. Heartbreaking. But you're doing your son a great honour by telling his story and warning others on the perils of addiction. ❤
In many cases, justice is, the person who sold your child the drug that killed them, is a person who is in the exact same situation as your child. They buy extra, so they can sell some to support their own habit. It seems like a never ending cycle. It may also be possible that your son sold his phone for the drug that took his life. Wanting to know what happened however, is a completely different story. Every parent should have those answers, but sadly, every parent will not always get them. Prayers for your family. I truly hope you're all able find happiness in your lives again. This is every parents worst fear!! Godspeed!!
I can't imaging the pain and suffering everyone went through surviving his addiction, and especially him. Mom is a saint and the whole family is amazing.
Im so very sorry for your loss. I wish I could reach through my phone and give you a huge hug. He was a better person for having you in his life. Thank you for all you are doing to fight to keep people alive.
YOU ARE A MOST WONDERFUL AND LOVING MOTHER! MY SISTER LOST HER PRECIOUS DAUGHTER LINDSEY ERIN TO DRUGS..SHE IS OUR NIECE, OUR CHILDRENS COUSIN, MY GRANDDAUGHTERS AUNT, AND MY GREATGRANDDAUGHTERS GREAT AUNT. ITS A PAIN THAT HAS NEVER DIMINISHED AND THAT HAS CHANGED US ALL FOREVER & UNTIL WE ALL MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN! UNTIL THEN MAY GOD GIVE US ALL AND ESPECIALLY HER MOM, MY SISTER ENOUGH PEACE AND STRENGTH TO GO ON UNTIL THEN. YOUR STORY IS VERY INSPIRATIONAL TO ME AND IM CERTAIN TO SO MANY OTHERS! KEEP SPEAKING OUT AND NEVER QUIT DOING SO! THIS IS HOW WE HONOR THEM I BELIEVE, BECAUSE IT CAN SAVE OTHERS! 🙏💝💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
A mother’s love is truly profound. She never gave up on David, he was so lucky to have her. May David rest in peace and may his family and loved ones find healing
Shmn...okay...not ..
She threw him to the wolves and refused to help him
@@BSkill100the difference is that you can’t keep enabling them and if you have children in the house you need to protect, having a addict around can put them in danger too
Wow, just wow!!!!
As a former addict & someone who deals with abandonment issues, I have to say that the only reason I’m still alive is because Fentanyl isn’t a thing here in Australia!!!
In saying that, I’m sorry but wth do you think leaving someone stranded on the side of the road when they have already made that difficult decision to get treatment and what that brings with it??…
This woman started by saying how many family members all lived on the same street, I’m sorry but there is always another way, specially when the person is begging for help, sounds like he wasn’t even given a chance at home once addiction came into play.. I get not risking other children?? But damn!!!
And the comment “ I’m the mother of an addict, how do u think I’m doing?”
Who in their right mind thinks throwing guilt at an addict after abandoning them is a good idea in any way???
This episode has me sooooo upset for David & so angry and the ignorance of addiction…
A foster parent should always put in that same effort into saving the child they agreed to take on as their own!!!…
The constant excuse she uses “because of addiction” just isn’t good enough!!!! I’m not trying to be rude or disrespectful but c’mon, I’m sure this channel knew upon uploading this episode that this wouldn’t get the best comments!!!…
How upsetting!!!!
@@lee383C😂
I have read every comment. Thank you for your very kind words. Keep watching the videos, share and talk to your kids. Fentanyl is breaking hearts, families and whole communities 💔
@@JennetteCotter-z2j I absolutely love you! You are a bright light & I wish you all the love & peace in the world.. You will see him again! ❤️🙏🏻❤️
Some of us are here by the Grace of God. I kicked a 200mg daily injection habit by myself. Went on to nursing school, became an RN, worked all modalities until I found my passion....Psych Crisis Stabilization. I hope I bring a level of understanding to my job that makes a difference in someone's life. The link of mental illness and addiction is in 80% of the patients I see. Self medicating to get away from the demons in their minds. Everyone should have to volunteer at a psych unit. Maybe if they see the illness in a hospital, they will start to see the ppl on the streets as humans and not as addicts or crazies. Bless your son. Bless the lives of the people you have touched. And bless you and your family.
@@JennetteCotter-z2j You're an absolute wonderful mother. I'm sending all my love to you. 🖤
Hi Jennette, thanks for sharing David's story with us. I am so sorry that you and your family are going through this tragedy. I am sending you thoughts of strength and peace. ❤
You are a great mother. ♥
I’m from Australia and I watch these - I just cannot get my head around the number of people dying from fentanyl poisoning in the USA. It’s truly heartbreaking.
He hit the adopted family jackpot, but was branded by his birth mom when he was born with meth in his system. I’m so sorry for your loss. He was lucky to have you as his mom and you tried your best. It’s not your fault. ❤
Amen.
I don’t think there has been a story about an adopted son. This really shows a mother’s love in all capacities. Bless your heart for showering him with love during his lifetime. You showed him what love is.
I believe there’s at least one other story that involves an adopted child, maybe two.
Prayers Lifted for Y'all. I hate that Y'all now belong in our family of those left behind. 😢😢😢😢😢
I believe that it IS a story of an adopted son, because the growing in the womb of a meth addicted mum has 💯 effected him a lot,
and then the story of a newborn up to 18 month old baby
(until he finally gets adopted) effected him also very much too!
He had to gone trough the time of being a hospitalized baby on withdrawals without a mum or a trusted one,
plus then going trough
(I guess not only one) station of different care places after
- this all affects a baby more than we ever would think!!
The newest tests (also long term ones) shows that clearly…
He definitely WAS a very hurted (you can also say psychology disabled) child at the time of his adoption!
And the fact that his mum didn’t knew nearly anything about meth and meth addiction, yes meth addicted babies,
is truly very sad and also an absolute Nogo!!
How could she ever helped him effectively,
if she just didn’t know?!🤷♀️😢
But okay- it were the Ninthies and I really hope that this has changed a lot!!!
He also may had a genetic susceptibility for addiction…
All in all -
another very precious soul lost- this epedemic is so horrible!!!😰
Edit: understandably all of the parents or siblings or whoever tells the story of the victims,
say that all of them were so happy, had a lot of friends, were so smart and with mostly great plans
and doing so good in their clean phases…
I would really know how the victims would talk about themselves if they could anymore!
I guess it would sound a little different…😪
What a lovely woman. David was so lucky to have found her. At least he knew he was loved unconditionally. 💔
Yeah sent him away at 8 years old, so lucky
@@HandbagDiva He was physically hurting people, seriously. What else was she supposed to do?
@HandbagDiva DID YOU KNOW G-D SPEAKS MANY TIMES ABOUT ADOPTION AND FOSTERING...
YET SO MANY PEOPLE DO VERY LITTLE FOR CHILDREN OR WIDOWS.
SOME PEOPLE DO G-DS WILL WHILE OTHERS
LOVE MATERIALISTIC THINGS THAT ARE DISPLEASING TO G-D.
G-D WANTS A HUMBLE HEART NOT SOMEONE WHO SAYS THINGS LIKE "YOU GOT TO LOVE YOURSELF TO LOVE OTHERS."
OR PEOPLE WHO CALLS THEMSELVES DIVA.
LOVE G-D
LOVE OTHERS
@@yeshuaischrist9951Exactly 💯 ❤❤
Oh, Dear Mom of David , You are so loving and very ,very well spoken and your lovely spirit shines .May God bless you and your family now and forever.
Her laugh when she talked about her son getting her name tattooed on his chest while in prison…I can’t find the word I’m looking for but it was great. I felt it. I’m glad she is able to have memories that still put a smile on her soul. I’m really sorry for their loss 💞
I know right, what a wonderful Mum
@@kimberleycameron5761 she is.
This brought me so joy when she told this story.
Thank you so much for sharing David's story. I am an Addiction Medicine physician and I treat people with addiction every day. We see patients as walk-ins if needed. You are a wonderful person as was David. Addiction is a disease and it is very difficult to overcome. The stigma is unreal. God Bless You for taking care of David but also for adopting all of the children that you cared for!!!
Besides naltrexone what else do you use ?
My mom took her life. I would never call her “just my mom.” You lady, are everything a mother could be. Keep sharing your purpose.
I'm so very sorry for your beloved mom's loss. I'm praying for you. May god comfort you in only ways He can. And please speak out, it may save other's lives just by telling your sry even as painful and difficult as it must be! Never give up!!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Absolutely
She radiates a Mother's love....she enjoys being a Mother
To lose a child is the worst pain there is. Love and prayers to you dear mom. ❤🙏
My heart is absolutely BROKEN watching your story.
He was born without a chance of not being addicted.
What a wonderful MOTHER you were to David.
The 2 rocks is the saddest sweetest sentimental thing I have heard😪😪😪😪😪😪😪😪Praying for you and your family🙏
@michelemarie7777
It's likely he spent time on NICU after delivery in order to wean him off the drugs. I have seen instances whereby some women have just unhooked their IVI's & high tailed it off to seek out her dealer. Some attempt to take their babies off NICU. ( Security is tight & their efforts are thwarted) There are a number that are signed off & go into the child care directly. It's a tough call all round.
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Jeanette, you and your husband are amazing humans for taking in children who without you two may not have had love in their lives. Thank you for creating a loving, stable family. I’m so sorry for your loss and you all having to tell your sons story like this 😢 You are so beautiful Jeanette, I was a heroin addict, been clean for 20yrs, I remember my mom doing for me what you did for your son. I’m sorry you had to go through an addiction, but let me tell you, you gave David the world, just by being there and being MOM 🫶🏽💐 Sending you all lots of hugs 🤗 healing ❤️🩹 and prayers 🙏🏽
This woman is incredible. I don't know what it is, but there's something special about her. It's like her beautiful soul just shines through in every word she says. I couldn't take my eyes off her, and the whole time she was speaking I was thinking that anyone would be so lucky to have a mom like her. I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss. RIP David.
I feel the same way, she radiates love
Agreed. I would be better just to know her and give her a hug. Imagine how great life would be if you/I could be her friend.
You can always tell when you see someone who make you better just with their presence. God bless her and her giant, sweet heart. ♥️
Yessssss, same feeling
You are not JUST a mom. You are inspiring. You are purposeful. Your story moved me in a way I can't describe. ❤
🙏💔❤️🩹🙏
Wow ma’am. It’s parents like you that give me faith in humanity. Thank you for all you do and did for children who need love.
David's mom is an incredibly strong mother. She knew enough about addiction that she didn't enable her son. If we could love someone sober, every addict would be recovered. What a kind hearted, genuinely lovely mother. Everyone deserves a mother like her. Ma'am, I am so sorry for your family's loss. David is finally at peace, although taken too soon.
You are a beautiful soul and did everything you could to help your son. RIP David. 🙏
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Cotter Family & Friends. 💔😢🌹
Jennette & Kenneth. You are beautiful souls. My nephew is an addict and my sister worries about him 24/7 non-stop. I see, feel and hear her agony all the time and its heartbreaking. Thank you for sharing your journey.
She’s a wonderful woman. “These are somebody’s someone” So powerful.
I'm so sorry for your loss hon. My daughter in laws brother is a addict. Their mother set those boundaries. At the time I thought wow that's mean, but then my nephew became an addict and I was directly around him to see the behaviors. Suddenly I totally understood those boundaries, it's not mean, it's necessary. Thankfully my nephew has been clean for 9 years now, has a very successful business, got married and has 2 stepchildren and 1 son that is 3 now. DIL's brother has been clean for 8 months and I pray that he stays that way. I so wish your son could have gotten clean and lived his life. He sounds like such a great person.
Wish my mom was this understanding. You have a great mom David. May you RIP
Exactly
I miss you David Cotter ❤😢😢😢 I'll never forget you!!
Sending prayers for comfort and healing, and condolences for your loss 🙏🏼❤️🕊️
Prayers for you my friend. ❤😢
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Huge prayers of healing comfort💕🙏❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
What mental illness he had
What a wonderful woman and mom. She’s a bright spot in such a dark world despite the struggles she has been through. I pray that God will continue to show himself to her. 🙏🏼
Ma’am. You could NEVER be “just a mom” You are an angelic warrior mother and on my hero list. 💪🏽🥰
As a family member of an addict, when you said you feel like you're keeping the plates spinning, until they crash, that was exactly right. And I will add that, when they crash, there is a bit of relief that you dont have to keep them spinning, but also a sense of what do I do now that I don't have to run around spinning the plates anymore. Also, it is great that you had your boundaries, and people will always judge that because they can't understand what it is like. Thanks for your story. You are amazing. I am sorry for your loss.❤ 🙏
From one mommy to another. I love you. I love your son. I have love for your family. My daughter died 10 days before your son. There is no words. You look so beautiful talking about your son, & family. Pls know I feel your pain. But your smile & message helps me smile ❤
The loss of a Child is different than any other loss. Praying for you and your family 🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽♥️
What an amazing mother ! The sound of her voice is still positive even after all she endured. Bless Jennette and her family.
Thank you for bringing world wide awareness to a huge problem .
The damage was done in utero. It sounds like you went above and beyond.
My thoughts and prayers are with this family. God Bless
Thank you for your time. My deepest condolences to you both and your family. I have a similar story other than my son was born very healthy. I am a nurse and waited until my son was 23 or so to do tough love. No coming home- his health suffered greatly and my son died at 25. You are so right- I am waiting on the cause of death as it was 6-11-24. He was also in a homeless community. He would only last 8-12 weeks then relapse over and over. He was found with nothing but his clothes on his body. After he passed away, I had gotten messages thinking he was still alive. Long story but I am praying for all of us to heal. My only consolation is he will never be hungry and alone again. Bless you for your courage
Your beautiful boy passed a little over a month ago, and here you are offering support to David’s mom. My heartfelt condolences for the great loss of your son, your beautiful boy. May the angels who lifted your son’s soul to heaven, keep you surrounded and warm in his love. ✝️ God bless your son and God bless you. God bless to all those parents suffering their child’s premature death.
“I’m just a mom.” There is no ‘just’ there. You are a mom. That is powerful and so profoundly important. You are important. ❤
Mama I'm so sorry for your loss i know exactly where your coming from my husband and i had lost our son on 4-15-23 his name was Matthew we miss him so much the pain never goes away 😢 I'm keeping your family in our prayers 🙏🏼
I'm so so sorry for the loss of your son. Addiction is horrible and the way back is so hard for some. This drug gets it's claws into someone and it won't let go. Rest in peace. 🇬🇧💐
My thoughts and prayers are with you also. I will continue to be praying for you and your family.
I will say his name right now as I pray. Matthew. ❤️
I’m so sorry. I’m asking God to bless you. Matthew deserved to be here, he mattered. I pray our government does something.
Prayers and comfort
I love the book of Matthew in the Bible
A beautiful name
Sure your son was just as amazing
I can not stop watching these horrific sad stories. Prayers to this 🙏 ❤️ family & anyone affected by this tragedy. I can not stop thinking about Jelly Roll in front of Congress saying what would happen if a seven twenty-seven or seven forty-seven was falling out of the sky every single day. This is happening to our people, young and old, in this country & worldwide! I am caring for my critically ill wife. My mother has been recently diagnosed with a rare blood cancer, Polysithemia Vera. My adult son is autistic, type one diabetic and epileptic. I am working two and a half jobs to try to make ends meet. I pray 🙏 1 day I can at least volunteer my time to help with this horrific daily tragedy. I am a former great mistake maker and understand a fraction of what these people are struggling with daily. When I am able, I will be reaching out! We must work together everyone whether they are affected by it or not to stop this horror.!!!
Thank you so much for being you, and for the compassion you have for others . I will be praying for your family. Your wife, your mother, and your son. You have so much on your plate. May God bless you abundantly and give you strength for each day.
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@@cyrillyons1531 ⚡️You sound like my husband, selflessly carrying a Lion’s Share of the burdens in your life. Thank God for people like you whose compassion and dedication to goodness keeps them serving their families day in and day out! Please, never forget how valuable you are and how much your loved ones appreciate your hard work! We also have an adult son with special needs living at home who has intellectual disabilities, epilepsy and developmental delays since birth. I myself now suffer with chronic health conditions that significantly impact my ability and quality of life. When any one of us feels like we cannot continue to climb this mountain daily, we try to remember who we ultimately do everything for - it is for Our Creator. And when we feel our strength is gone?, we try to affirm “It is HE, not I. HE is the force, I am but the instrument”! God bless you Sir. Sending you prayers for strength, comfort and courage ✨🙏🏽💖
His story is the reality of parents that are in addiction. My respects for this amazing soul mother!!
Oh, Jeanette. You are a great mom . I love how you told your sons story. You are not blaming everyone else but David. I hope you are at peace. You did everything you could for David. Wishing you love and prayers beautiful lady. 🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸
Sending your beautiful family prayers for comfort and healing, and condolences for your loss. Thank you for sharing his story.
RIL David Edward Cotter 🙏🏼❤️🕊️
Mom I feel your pain and struggle walking through McCarthur park in L.A looking my son feeling hopeless.
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Oh God Los Angeles. Be careful out there honey.
@@stacyjaye6350, Los Angeles isn’t the worst or better place where addicts congratulate.
@@stevemorris6790 I hear what you're saying. It's just that my sister lives in LA, and it's super scary and dangerous. We have addicts in my small town in oklahoma, I'm sure that world is dangerous also.
@stacyjaye6350 I also live in a small s***hole in oklahoma! Poverty, drugs, crackheads,bars, churches, women who birth a child per year live off government assistance & old prejudice judgemental white ppl is all that's here. Not even a stop light. I moved back to help with my mom & husband's mom but hope when my husband returns from over seas we can move back to a place that at least has a gas station. The cemetery buries white ppl & black ppl in separate cemeteries. No joke. Ppl don't believe me but it's true. Hartshorne oklahoma.
Oh no!!! So Sorry for this tragedy. What a handsome young man. Dear God please comfort his family and friends.
Rest in heavenly peace David.
Not everyone that dies makes it to heaven.
You are a lovely woman and a wonderful mom. Your heart shines through so thoroughly - you've really touched me.
My heart is reaching out to yours. I have nothing but respect and love for you.
The journey of grief might never end. Mine hasn't. I'm glad you have people to walk beside
as an addict in recovery these stories are so important to hear. Feeling the pain of these families in these videos always inspire me to stay sober I love my mom & dad to the moon and back. I’d never want to put my mom & dad through what these parents did. It really makes me sad to think about the trauma I’ve caused in my addiction but dying would be the worst trauma for them. Thank you for your stories just telling your stories helps the problem.
We also have a series of recovery stories in our playlists that you might find interesting. Here’s a link.
Journey from Addiction to Recovery Series
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@@TexasPicturesyour work’s impact is right here. Even if it helps one person.
I'm sorry for your loss of David he sounds like a great guy who got caught up in drugs. I had two nephews, and one was murdered in 1/2005 and he was only 31 Michael was his name. Then his brother Jose overdosed in 4/12/2021 he was 46 and my poor sister even lost her husband in 2009 so she's left alone. All we have is each other now and I'm 63 and she's 68, I really do hope I leave before her...if you have children or family left on the planet. Please please give them a hug or even a phone call but don't put it off. Do it today because we are not promised tomorrow... God bless you All ❤❤❤
I just lost my cousin to fentanyl. She was 31 as well. It really touched me to hear this story. It makes me sad that people only remember my cousin as an addict. She was so much more than that.
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I wish pregnant addicts would be forced to watch shows like this to try and prevent this from happening to an innocent child.
You think that is gonna change an addict?
@@sweetbeep First of all, this person said "to TRY and prevent." Never once did they say it would change an addict. Second of all, YOU don't know what might change a person's heart and mind.
@@BlondeMafia89 fair enough!
Being exposed to methamphetamine in the womb...poor baby
@stephaniepantalonie
Any drug that crosses the placenta ! There are those who are polydrug users !
@@lynnhexler-haan3357thank you 💖. ☮️ From Tulsa
I lived for many years in Orangevale, a town close to yours. Your story really touched me. You gave your all as a mother and you should be very proud of that as you found your purpose as a mother and now your purpose to change/save so many lives.Perhaps turn that very special rock into a necklace so you don't accidentally leave it behind, but can be wearing it all of the time in the same place where your son wore your name.💖
I'm so sorry for your loss😞
I hear you ❤
So sorry for your loss. You did everything possible for him. Unfortunately you cannot fix an addict. Rip David 😢🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Such a sad story, such a sad life, such a sad ending. I am so sorry for you all, especially David. You are safe now David with Jesus. RIH . I will never forget you, Kim from Michigan
I experienced some of this with a substance user. I have had PTSD for decades. I am better now. I dont know how she survived this and sounds so put together.
I’m very sorry for your loss. I can’t even imagine losing a child.
It's still incredible to me that an addict can lose his home and essentially everything but still desire drugs. It can't be emphasized enough not to experiment with drugs. A few moments of pleasure can lead to a lifetime of pain, not only for the addicts but for those who love them.
Prison of the mind
Unreleased and unhealed hurts
I am an adopted child but also gave up a beautiful baby girl when I was 17. This has always been the a favorite poem of mine-
“Not flesh of my flesh nor bone but still miraculously my own
Never doubt for a single moment that you didn’t grow under my heart but in it” Fleur Heyliger
I am sorry for the death of your beautiful son. Time does not heal these wounds. You just get stronger and learn to continue living while still carrying this horrible grief. Blessings to you and your family
God bless those people without judgement...
I never turned my Daughter away during her addiction. My door was always open to her..She had a key to the house when she passed away from Fentanyl overdose. I'm devastated.She passed 22 months ago.
I’m so sorry you lost your daughter. She deserved to be here. I don’t think she ever turned her son away, as a mom we all do what we think is best. God bless you and your family.
I am so sorry for your loss🙏💔I always tell people, from my experience, that at the end of the day, you absolutely must do what is right for you. I was the same with my qualifier bc I stopped trying to change them, I believed their time was limited and so I wanted to love them and be with them in their dwindling time. I firmly believe it was the right choice for me, even though it went against so-called expert recommendations. At the end of the day, no one has to be able to live with your choices except for you, so you do best when you listen to your deepest heart🙏💕
At least your daughter always knew that she could come home.
I get why you did that and why this mother did that. Addicts can do some crazy shit I’m an addict (been in recovery :) but still) and my parents have nearly turned me away not out of not loving me but just that I was being destructive.
@@whendis.roberts9903 thank you for doing that for her.
I am from South Africa and I'm so shocked and saddened by these statistics.
@beatrixvandermerwe2860 I am from South Africa too, and these stories are so heartbreaking.
You said that he absolutely loved to be outside. It’s kind of fitting that he left you with a couple pieces of nature. ❤
I'm truly so sorry for your loss hun... Thank you for your inspiring story of your gorgeous son that's a gorgeous angel sending my love and prayers 🙏🙏
Sorry for your immeasurable loss. Thank you for sharing David's story, it will save a lot of families from loss & pain. Schools, families, and communities should watch these video testimonies about the danger of fentanyl and other illegal drugs.
This is an absolute epidemic and unfortunately, the people who care the most have lost the most. That’s usually the way it goes until enough people who are in control are personally affected. I’m so sorry to the victims of this epidemic and their families. 🕊️❤️🩹
I've said it many times: people who have so much love to give that they adopt kids are heroes in my eyes. ❤
what a lovely foster/adoptive mom. She loves David beyond the grave. How much that family has gone through. David's years were better in that he always had love in this family. That big chest tattoo Jennette is so telling that David always felt the love of his mom Jennette.The continuous challenge of addiction is so hard to even imagine, but the family's love was steadfast.
Clearly, David received love in abundance from his mother and family. What a gift. I'm sorry for the hardships David endured in his life and I pray he is resting peacefully. Much love to David's family.
I was adopted and the thought someone would ask if he was your adopted son, I felt. It tells me some don’t understand the bond of mother and child. You are an amazing mom and it seems you did everything right. He mattered he was ill. Our country isn’t doing enough to help those that need it. The cost to get him help is outrageous. I’m sure he is watching and is so proud of you. The tattoo.. he honored you in such a special way. That love is priceless. I pray that no other mom has to feel this loss. I’m so so sorry. Thank you for sharing your story and the love, I felt it through your voice. 😢
Such an awesome Mum 😢
I am at this moment full of tears due to the fact I always prayed for a mother like this but never got my mother's attention. I would do anything just to be in contact with David's mom to give her a long affectionate hug because im at this moment giving up my addiction cold turkey because I now know happiness is possible all because of his mother. I would be willing to except death & bury myself just to say I had a mother who cared like this. I hope she knows one day that this video made me want true sobriety!
Praying you will get all the help you need to get and stay clean. I’m sober 31 years and life hasn’t been easy but going back to addiction isn’t going to make it any easier. I’ve accepted the fact that life is painful in a miriad of ways but with God and others I can find the strength to continue regardless. 🥰🙏🏼
Such a sad story, thank you for sharing and now for your advocacy. May god bless you and David and your family.
Your story was incredibly moving. You have turned pain into purpose, indeed.
I have worked in child welfare for the past 16 years and your story was one of most profound that I’ve heard. He sounds like an amazing person and I’m so glad that he had an amazing family to support him for the time he was on this earth.
I’m crying all the way while listening to you, because my child is in the same boat as yours was. I tried all angles, nothing worked. Homelessness and addiction are a culture of their own. The problem is that neither the government nor the community r willing to fight the drug dealers. RIP David. 😢
I am so very sorry to hear that addiction has grabbed hold of your son. It is COMPLETELY horrible. I wish you the very best.
My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your beautiful son David. I lost my sister to an accidental overdose of meth.
During this election cycle or the last, I haven't heard 1 peep from any candidate about the fentanyl crisis. 🤔
It seems like the federal govt just doesn't give a f**k.
I agree, it seems they have other priorities.
Wow, this is such an important observation. You are 100% correct. Thank you for reminding us that if the big systems made money from protecting the people, they would protect and take action.
Well to talk about fentanyl means addressing the border situation which seems to be off limits 😮
@@mattneil1449 what about addressing the apparent insatiable demand of Americans for mood altering drugs? What is it about society that so many people want to escape from the reality of their lives?
@@christinelapping7903 news flash that's been around forever, what's new is how destructive fentanyl is, especially tranq. Just look at Amsterdam, they monitor the drug supply and let people use safety, it's not a post apocalyptic hellscape there.
God bless her ... 😢 this story has killed my heart ❤️
I completely understand this mothers love! You are so beautiful and such a great mom! I lost my daughter who was in a clean living house! And someone in the house was giving her this stuff! Found her on June 3, 2024!! 2 months ago today! I will never be ok! The heartache is too much! Not sure how I am supposed to live without her!! You have giving me hope! I might be able to live without! Definitely very angry!! But I listen to these to find some strength! Thank you for sharing 💔🙏💔🙏❤️🙏💔🙏
Oh my Lord. Hugs from afar. My Jesus. Thank God I'm still living. Thank you for sharing. I want us all sober, myself included. My mother worries about me
You seem like a soul who appreciates testimonials. That's why I referred.
My deepest condolenses to you and those who knew him . I am so sorry for your loss and praying that God will bring you and your loved ones comfort and peace during the hard times.
Thank you for the like.
You seem like an amazing mother who was kind enough to adopt 5 children to nurture. David was certainly a handful but you endured and loved him unconditionally. I think you made the right decision by not allowing him home, it just would have been chaos and upended your other kids. Bless you Mrs. Cotter in your making fentanyl aware to others.
The five children you and your husband adopted are the luckiest people in the world, I am sure David is nodding in agreement in heaven. God bless you and your family.
I'm so sorry Dear
The lump I had in my throat while listening to this. So sad and so unfortunate... What a heartbreaking situation 💔 I pray for everyone involved hoping that nothing but healing comes soon to you all 🙏🏻
She was very devoted to him and did the absolute best that she could - all the right things. Sometimes you just can't save them, and it's not for lack of trying.
I’m so sorry I lost my brother about 2 years ago. He was an addict and died at 63 not of fentanyl but I admire your way of handling the situation. How was his sister I hope she didn’t get into that. You are beautiful and stronger than you know! God bless you and your family ♥️
Poor baby had so many obstacles before he was ever born. I lost mine September 27, 2017. If love to fix this these boys would be here. No one was loved more than Will. I know David was too. It’s gut wrenching. I’m sorry for your loss.
She said something that really stuck with me. “Everybody is somebody’s, I think that is right , and so true. People don’t aspire to be addicts, whether it’s drugs, food, shopping etc. they need compassion, care and respect.
She said "Everyone is somebody's someone". She's absolutely correct!!
I, sit here, crying for you, for your beautiful son, for your family. You love your son profoundly, with your heart and soul. Why, because you together, are mother and son. The bond that special moms hold with their child, be it a son or daughter, can not be broken. It is a love that transcends all other kinds of love. You are so right. NO ONE wants to be a drug addict, or alcoholic or homeless. It is something, usually occurring over time. A life one can not get under control. Some people have no one to support them, to care if they are dead or alive. Others, have family support and love but no matter what, they cannot stop the train wreck which everyone knows is coming. Sweet sweet mom, you loved your son with your heart and soul. Without you, I think he would have died much sooner but you never gave up on him and he knew it. He knew you loved him, he knew that yes, even if he did not choose to at the time, get clean and go home, he knew that a warm home and a loving family were there, waiting for him. Many people have nothing and no one to look forward to, no one to be there, waiting with love in their hearts, for their child to get better and to come home.
David, sadly, tragically, did not have a happy ending but he did have the knowledge that he was loved, no matter what, you would continue, always to love him.
That is huge. Many people never know that special bond between a mom and her child. My mom and I had a very special, deep friendship, that can not be bought, forced or stolen. Over time, our relationship developed into one of those friendships, that we knew we had each other's back, without ever having to ask. We trusted each other completely, never wondering if one of us, would ever lie or take advantage, or the worse, just stop loving us. The best of friends, through thick and thin, the bad and the good. This is you and David. I realize that David had become so ill, he could not be there for you, the way, you were for him. But he loved you with all of his heart and that would never change.
I understand your grief, that really never goes away but hopefully over time, taps down. In time, the good, fun, silly, happy memories of him, will be more vivid, than the sad memories. You gave your son a life, a life that certainly wasnt perfect but that wasnt your fault or his. He started life off with a bad beginning, from a mom who drugged her unborn child. You did everything possible and then did even more. David is out of his sadness. You are trying to find a way out of yours. Bless you for being such a devoted , loving mom, to your beautiful boy. You two were a team, with a bond that will never break. Please take care of yourself.
Oh, my darling. My heart breaks and breaks for you. My nephew is breaking away from all these groups of drugs. We are holding our breath. How do you break away this day and age? It is nothing like when we were coming along: pot, qualudes. Now it’s fentanyl, crank. Everything bad and unknown. Thank you for your bravery and your lighting the past for the rest of us.
Rough one.
I don't know what to say 😢
My condolences. No judgement ❤
How very sad this happened to David and his wonderful family. Jennette was a great mother and David was fortunate to have her.
I wish I could meet this mama and give her a hug. I’m also a mama who lost her son.
I'm so sorry to hear that you have experienced such a loss also. So many to pray for. Our country and the world, we are in such a need. Bless you. Stay strong.
My heart breaks into a million pieces watching these. I continue to watch and feel. The strength this momma has is incredible. He was blessed with an amazing family.
That's the saddest thing I ever heard. Heartbreaking. But you're doing your son a great honour by telling his story and warning others on the perils of addiction. ❤
You are not “just a mom.” You are absolutely extraordinary.
In many cases, justice is, the person who sold your child the drug that killed them, is a person who is in the exact same situation as your child. They buy extra, so they can sell some to support their own habit. It seems like a never ending cycle. It may also be possible that your son sold his phone for the drug that took his life. Wanting to know what happened however, is a completely different story. Every parent should have those answers, but sadly, every parent will not always get them. Prayers for your family. I truly hope you're all able find happiness in your lives again. This is every parents worst fear!! Godspeed!!
The drug and the two shiny rocks.
What a beautiful, amazing soul. Thank you Jeanette for telling your story. The world is a better place with you apart of it ❤
I can't imaging the pain and suffering everyone went through surviving his addiction, and especially him. Mom is a saint and the whole family is amazing.
Caring thoughts and prayers 🙏
Im so very sorry for your loss. I wish I could reach through my phone and give you a huge hug. He was a better person for having you in his life. Thank you for all you are doing to fight to keep people alive.
YOU ARE A MOST WONDERFUL AND LOVING MOTHER! MY SISTER LOST HER PRECIOUS DAUGHTER LINDSEY ERIN TO DRUGS..SHE IS OUR NIECE, OUR CHILDRENS COUSIN, MY GRANDDAUGHTERS AUNT, AND MY GREATGRANDDAUGHTERS GREAT AUNT. ITS A PAIN THAT HAS NEVER DIMINISHED AND THAT HAS CHANGED US ALL FOREVER & UNTIL WE ALL MEET AGAIN IN HEAVEN! UNTIL THEN MAY GOD GIVE US ALL AND ESPECIALLY HER MOM, MY SISTER ENOUGH PEACE AND STRENGTH TO GO ON UNTIL THEN.
YOUR STORY IS VERY INSPIRATIONAL TO ME AND IM CERTAIN TO SO MANY OTHERS! KEEP SPEAKING OUT AND NEVER QUIT DOING SO! THIS IS HOW WE HONOR THEM I BELIEVE, BECAUSE IT CAN SAVE OTHERS! 🙏💝💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
Thank you for your kind loving words. Bless you and your lovely family .
My family had the $5000. And it was the magic number. I'm so so sorry and I love you.