Jason Tuttle on Grief, Fatherhood, and Letters to Zachary
In this emotionally compelling episode of Real Men Feel, host Andy Grant sits down with Jason Tuttle, a former stay-at-home dad who lost his 15-year-old special needs son, Zachary, in January 2022. Jason opens up about his journey through grief, the insights he gained, and his project, Letters to Zachary—a heartfelt tribute to his son that helps others understand male grief.

Jason shares his experiences of dealing with his children's severe medical conditions, the moment he found his son had passed, and how he's transforming his pain into purpose.

This episode touches on how men can deal with deep loss, the importance of emotional expression, and offers advice to both men and women on supporting each other through grief.

00:00 Introduction to Real Men Feel
00:20 Meet Jason Tuttle: A Father's Journey
02:34 The Decision to Become a Stay-at-Home Dad
07:36 Understanding Zachary's Condition
10:25 Daily Life and Medical Challenges
20:20 The Unexpected Loss of Zachary
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 Coping with Grief and Counseling
43:24 Letters to Zachary: A Healing Journey
53:35 Advice for Men Dealing with Loss
58:44 Faith and Moving Forward
01:00:20 Connecting with the Grief Community

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

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