What if a single moment in your grief revealed a truth that rewrote your entire identity? That’s exactly what happened to today’s guest, Rich Boerner, whose life changed forever after his mother’s passing. While cleaning out her apartment, Rich uncovered a long-hidden secret about his father—one that forced him to confront love, betrayal, forgiveness, and ultimately, healing.This episode dives deep into the emotional terrain of family secrets, identity, and the surprising ways grief can open doors to growth we never expected.🌟 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow growing up without a father shaped Rich’s beliefs about himselfThe shocking discovery that changed everything after his mother's deathWhy our family stories affect us long after childhoodThe emotional journey from anger to compassionHow meeting his half-sister helped him understand the truthWhy he felt called to write The Not So Only ChildHow humor, curiosity, and vulnerability became tools for healingWhat Rich hopes his story will teach his own children📚 About Rich’s BookRich’s memoir, The Not So Only Child: My True Story, is a heartfelt, thought-provoking, and surprisingly funny exploration of identity and belonging. Perfect for anyone navigating complicated family dynamics, grief, or personal reinvention.👉 Get the book: [Insert Amazon / Audible / Kindle link] 👉 Rich’s Website: [Insert link]💬 Join the ConversationYour experiences matter.Have you ever uncovered a surprising family truth?Did grief reveal something unexpected to you?What part of Rich’s story resonated most?✨ Share your thoughts with us! Leave a comment on YouTube, or join the discussion on https://grief2growth.substack.com🔗 Connect with RichWebsite: [Insert link] Instagram: [Insert handle] Podcast / Audio Work: [Insert link]❤️ Support the ShowIf today’s conversation touched you:Visit the Grief 2 Growth store for FREE items as well as other tools to help you along your journey:Guided MeditationsMy book GEMS of Healing (signed copy)My Oracle deck to help you connect with your loved onesMini-coursesMini-guidesCheck it out at https://grief2growth.com/store I'm excited to announce a new resource I'm very proud of. This guide outlines the four daily practices I discovered on my grief journey. These techniques have helped dozens of my clients. Get it free today.GEMS- 4 Steps To Go From Grief To Joy This deck is a labor of love. It's a 44 card oracle deck that's about connecting you to your loved one in spirit. The deck comes with a companion digital guide that gives you an affirmation, a reflection, and an activity for the day.Check it out at https://stan.store/grief2growth/p/oracle-deckSupport the show🧑🏿‍🤝‍🧑🏻 Join Facebook Group- Get Support and Education 👛 Subscribe to Grief 2 Growth Premium (bonus episodes)📰 Get A Free Gift📅 Book A Complimentary Discovery Call📈 Leave A ReviewThanks so much for your support