Navigating Grief: A Father's Journey Through Love, Loss, and Legacy

Mar 7, 2025

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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