My Son Died Right in Front of Me (Jason Tuttle’s Story)

In this powerful episode of Art of Heart, Jason Tuttle shares the heartbreaking story of losing his son to sepsis right before his eyes, and the grief journey that followed. From the shock of that moment to creating Letters to Zachary, Jason has turned his pain into a mission to help others process loss honestly and with hope. This conversation is raw, real, and ultimately points toward healing and legacy.

Jason Tuttle spent 12 years as a stay-at-home dad raising two children with rare and complex disabilities. When his son passed away unexpectedly in 2022, Jason began Letters to Zachary, an online space where he shares his unfiltered journey through grief. His mission is to bring honesty, hope, and a father’s perspective to the grieving community.

Disclaimer: The stories shared in this episode are the personal experiences and perspectives of the guest. They do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Art of Heart or its host.

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Remember, you don’t need to have it all figured out, you just have to be willing to listen to your heart.

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Chapters

• 0:30 Intro to Jason’s story
• 1:33 Becoming parents and early diagnoses
• 4:12 Rare condition and hospital years
• 6:47 The night everything changed
• 8:29 Jason’s son passes away in the ER
• 10:58 The shock and aftermath of loss
• 14:01 How grief hit months later
• 18:34 Sharing openly about grief as a man
• 21:30 Starting Letters to Zachary
• 27:35 Living in the valley and finding hope