What would you do if, at 50 years old, you found out your dad wasn’t really your dad? Peter J. Boni shares how a family secret shattered his world. Growing up with a father battling depression and facing trauma from his service in Vietnam, Peter thought he had survived the hardest parts of his life. But when his mother let slip that he was donor-conceived, his whole identity was thrown into question.
Peter talks about the heartbreak, confusion, and anger he felt—and how it forced him to face not just this new truth, but past wounds like his dad’s suicide and childhood trauma.
He explains "genealogical bewilderment," the deep confusion donor-conceived people feel when they learn the truth later in life. He also shares his five steps for surviving trauma and how he found healing—and even new siblings. His book, Uprooted, exposes the dark secrets of sperm donation and calls for better laws to protect people like him.
Peter is now an advocate fighting for the rights of people like him, calling for major changes in the fertility industry and pushing for a Donor Conceived Bill of Rights.
This emotional and eye-opening episode is for anyone who’s ever questioned who they really are—or kept a family secret hidden for too long.
Inside this episode:
✔️ Peter’s shocking discovery & emotional aftermath
✔️ Why knowing your biological history is so important
✔️ The hidden risks of the unregulated fertility industry
✔️ Peter’s 5-part formula for surviving family secrets
✔️ How he’s turning pain into powerful advocacy
How to contact:
https://peterjboni.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Uprooted-Origins-Secretive-Artificial-Insemination/dp/162634907X
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