Healing Through Grief: Jason Tuttle's Journey of Love and Loss
In this episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant welcomes guest Jason Tuttle, a former stay-at-home parent who shares his deeply personal journey of grief and healing after the loss of his special needs son, Zachary. Jason discusses the challenges he faced as a father caring for two children with significant medical issues, how their unexpected loss impacted his life, and the creation of 'Letters to Zachary' as a way to express his emotions and support others.
The conversation touches on male grief, the importance of emotional expression, and the ways in which Jason has turned his pain into a legacy of love and understanding for others.
00:00 Introduction to Real Men Feel
00:20 Meet Jason Tuttle: A Father's Journey
01:19 Becoming a Stay-at-Home Dad
02:39 Challenges of Raising Special Needs Children
07:30 Daily Life with Zachary
20:20 The Unexpected Loss
30:39 The Final Moments and Pronouncement
31:11 Breaking the News to Family
32:06 Processing the Immediate Aftermath
33:06 Grieving and Seeking Information
35:00 Returning Home and Family Support
38:58 Men and Grief: A Personal Perspective
43:38 The Birth of 'Letters to Zachary'
48:25 Expanding the Grief Community
53:35 Advice for Men Dealing with Loss
58:44 Faith and Moving Forward
01:00:20 Conclusion and Resources
Connect with Jason
Letters To Zachary -- https://letterstozachary.com/
Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/letterstozachary2022/
Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/134438966423994
LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tuttle-4264112a7/
TikTok -- https://www.tiktok.com/@letterstozachary2022
Resources
Letters to Zachary Coloring Book -- https://amzn.to/4iijmvU
Connect with Andy and the Real Men Feel Podcast:
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