While walking her dogs one evening Laura Engel received a life-changing email that transported her back to a home for unwed mothers in New Orleans.

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Family Secrets. We all have them. And while the discovery of family secrets can initially be terrifying or traumatic, often these discoveries have the power to liberate, heal, and even uplift us. Join Dani Shapiro, bestselling author of the memoir Inheritance, and her guests as they explore astonishing family secrets and uncover the extraordinary lessons the truth can teach us.

Family Secrets

While walking her dogs one evening Laura Engel received a life-changing email that transported her back to a home for unwed mothers in New Orleans.

The Secret Son

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In our extraordinary season finale, Mary Afsari shows us how our unknowable pasts—the tragedies, traumas, and truths—can shape a future and change a life. Many lives, in fact.

In our extraordinary season finale, Mary Afsari shows us how our unknowable pasts&mdash;the tragedies, traumas, and truths&mdash;can shape a future and change a life. Many lives, in fact.

A Skirt Caught on Fire

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When Emily returns from a family trip, she tells people she has a “crazy story” but it’s more than that. It’s always more than that. 

When Emily returns from a family trip, she tells people she has a &ldquo;crazy story&rdquo; but it&rsquo;s more than that. It&rsquo;s always more than that.&nbsp;

I Think You Should Stop Talking

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Casey’s biological mother doesn’t want to be found. But still, Casey seeks to find her. Needs to. And when she does, a deluge of truth pours forth. 

Casey&rsquo;s biological mother doesn&rsquo;t want to be found. But still, Casey seeks to find her. Needs to. And when she does, a deluge of truth pours forth.&nbsp;

Have You Seen Her?

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