Grief Is Not A Dirty Word Coping with Child Loss and Finding Grief Support with Jason Tuttle - Episode 24
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WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS: Parents, caregivers, and grieving families coping with child loss, trauma, or complicated grief.
WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET: Hope, practical grief support, and insights into healing from a father’s perspective on child loss, grief, and rebuilding life.
DESCRIPTION:
In this powerful episode, host Nick Gaylord sits down with Jason Tuttle to share his journey of love, loss, and healing after the death of his son, Zachary. Jason opens up about his son’s rare medical condition, the challenges of raising two children with special needs, and the devastating experience of losing a child to sepsis and cardiac arrest. He reflects on the shock, trauma, and grief that followed, offering an honest perspective on how men process grief and why emotional expression is often silenced. Together, Nick and Jason explore the role of resilience, the importance of grief community support, and the creation of Jason’s grief project Letters to Zachary. This conversation offers both raw vulnerability and a sense of connection, reminding listeners that grief is lifelong but healing is possible when we share our stories.
This episode answers:
- How do fathers process grief after the loss of a child?
- What is Eagle Barrett Syndrome and how did it affect Jason’s son?
- How does sepsis lead to sudden and unexpected child loss?
- What are healthy ways men can express grief and emotions?
- How can grief support communities provide healing and connection?
Key Takeaways:
- Child loss impacts every part of life, from marriage to identity.
- Men often struggle to express emotions due to cultural expectations.
- Sepsis can quickly become fatal and is often misunderstood.
- Grief is lifelong, non-linear, and does not follow a fixed timeline.
Sharing stories builds community and helps normalize grief conversations.
JASON'S LINKS:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tuttlepatriarch
Website: www.letterstozachary.com
Email: letterstozachary2022@gmail.com
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