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EPISODE · Sep 24, 2025 · 1H 18M

Jonathan's Journal: From the Edge of Grief to a River of Healing

from The P-I-G: Stories of Life, Love, Loss & Legacy · host Kellie Straub & Erin Thomas

Some stories begin at the edge.  What do you do when the unimaginable happens? For Rebecca Fielding, life changed forever when her younger brother Jonathan fell to his death at the majestic Moonscape Overlook in eastern Utah. Out of that loss came Jonathan’s Journal—a simple notebook left at the site of his fall that grew into a movement of letters, art, and stories passed from stranger to stranger, heart to heart. What began as unbearable grief became a rising movement of connection and healing. With raw honesty, Rebecca shares:The day Jonathan’s fall changed her world forever.How grief reshaped her as a sister and daughter.The creation and journey of Jonathan’s Journal.Why strangers can sometimes carry us through loss.How Jonathan’s love became enough to last a lifetime.Learn more about Jonathan’s story in the CNN feature article, join the Jonathan’s Journal Facebook group, or follow Rebecca’s reflections on Instagram (@throughjonnyseyesphotography) and TikTok (@bonjovisfamclub). You may also view and support her photography project, Through Johnny’s Eyes.We would love to hear from you—please send us some "Fan Mail"!Support the showHearing the stories of others helps us connect more deeply to our own—because legacy is built in how we live, every single day.💬 Subscribe, Review & ShareFollow the show, leave a 5-star review, and share this episode with someone who may need it. 🔗 Connect with UsHave a story or expertise to share? We’d love to hear from you. 🌐 www.thepigpodcast.com 📬 thepigpodcast.com/contact📱 Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn💖 Support the Show If The P-I-G has meant something to you, consider supporting or sponsoring the podcast: thepigpodcast.com/sponsorship |  buzzsprout.com/2449606/support

Some stories begin at the edge. What do you do when the unimaginable happens? For Rebecca Fielding, life changed forever when her younger brother Jonathan fell to his death at the majestic Moonscape Overlook in eastern Utah. Out of that loss came Jonathan’s Journal—a simple notebook left at the site of his fall that grew into a movement of letters, art, and stories passed from stranger to stranger, heart to heart. What began as unbearable grief became a rising movement of connecti...

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Some stories begin at the edge.  What do you do when the unimaginable happens? For Rebecca Fielding, life changed forever when her younger brother Jonathan fell to his death at the majestic Moonscape Overlook in eastern Utah. Out of that loss came...

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