StoryCorps: Scott and Jackie Miller

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Scott Miller talks to his mother, Jackie, about her decision to adopt him. Read the full description.

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Millerj_small Jackie Miller adopted her son, Scott, in the early 1970s. Scott grew up knowing about his adoption.

Here, Jackie talks to Scott about her decision to adopt him.

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Piece Description

Jackie Miller adopted her son, Scott, in the early 1970s. Scott grew up knowing about his adoption.

Here, Jackie talks to Scott about her decision to adopt him.

Broadcast History

NPR's Morning Edition June 11, 2010

Transcript

SM: When did you and dad decide to adopt?

JM: We always knew from the time we first married and we must have talked about it even before that. You know, we are very methodical people.

SM: (laughs)

JM: Now, this is something you don't know. When I was seventeen, I got pregnant. And the light of my life is my father but he gave me 24-hours to leave town. And, I did have a son. I gave this baby up for adoption and said at that time that I will adopt a child when I'm able to take care of a child.

SM: Wow. I just wasn't ready for that.

JM: I'm sure.

SM: Thank you for telling me.

JM: So many times I would think, 'Gosh, is this the time to tell him?' But I'm 73 now and it just seems like such a big secret.

SM: Well, I guess, um, speaking of secrets. Um, when I came out, I remember kind of saying to you, 'Hey Mom, I want to talk to you about something' and I stumbled just telling y...
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