The P-I-G: Episode 22
Hidden Truths, Uncovered Roots: The Story of The Not-So Only Child
What if one discovery rewrote everything you thought you knew about your life?
When author, producer, and storyteller Rich Boerner flew across the country to clean out his late mother’s apartment, he expected grief — not a total rewrite of his family history. Inside her nightstand, he found a letter that revealed a secret she had kept his entire life: the truth about his father’s identity and the family he never knew he had.
In this honest and heartfelt conversation, Rich — longtime radio producer, podcaster, and author of The Not-So Only Child — shares what it was like to uncover the unimaginable, and how that moment transformed his understanding of love, legacy, and truth.
🎙️ In this stirring episode, we explore:
How hidden family stories shape identity and belonging
Grieving the loss of a parent while uncovering new truths
The emotional impact of silence and secrecy in families
What it means to “rewrite” your story with compassion
The power of humor, humility, and healing through honesty
Rich’s story reminds us that truth doesn’t erase love — it deepens it… And sometimes, the family we lose isn’t the only one we find.
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💗 From Our Hearts to Yours…
The P-I-G is a heartfelt, purpose-driven podcast exploring life, love, loss, and legacy through real conversations and meaningful stories. Together, we unpack the moments that shape us—the stories we carry, the messiness of being human, and what it means to leave something meaningful behind.
Each episode invites us to honor what matters most, remember that grief isn’t linear, navigate life’s hardest moments with PURPOSE, INTENTION, and GRATITUDE, and to be reminded that legacy isn’t just what we leave… it’s how we live—right now.
“Hearing the stories of others helps us create a more meaningful connection to our own—because legacy isn’t just what we leave behind, it’s how we live right now.”
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