When we sat down in the Storycorps booth, I had my "plan" for what we'd talk about. I had no idea what was to come. I cried. Cried like a baby. For me, it was more a spontaneous thing... so many disparate memories and unresolved questions becoming crystal clear at once. Kind of like a tidal-wave of understanding washing over all the curiosities I've been building for a lifetime. My mother celebrated her 80th birthday last month (I'm sure she'll kill me for just outing her age here). While there are any number of things I'd like her to know, one thing I KNOW she knows is that she's deeply loved. To find serenity in such a simple thing... I wish that for everyone. All: Thanks for listening to my mom's and my story, and all the positive feedback. My dad passed away almost two years ago to the day. Coming up on another Father's Day, it seems strangely fitting to be focusing on my mother. She's one-in-a-million and, no, we haven't missed much.😀 ~ Cheers, Scott.
+Scott Miller You and your mom here, especially when you spoke of how you try not to be too emotional when you think about how scary or hard life will be without her, pierced my heart and soul because that is exactly how I feel about my geriatric mom and me. What really got to me was what your mother said in here, "that's something I can't make better for you, and I don't doubt it'll be tough, but you'll be okay" because that is exactly what my mom said to me. Definitely cried watching this video, but it was cathartic. The fact that you have such a marvelously loving relationship with her is a blessing that has no end in time. Blessings to you both!!
The "And you'll be okay." part got to me. She's 78 years old, he's a grown man and yet when he's worried she still talks like a mother comforting a young son. And that's how we boys who were lucky to have mothers will always see them. No matter how old we get, no matter the families and responsibilities we take on ourselves, Mom is always Mom, and nobody else will ever be that.
ghostly crab I don’t know if you’re out now or not but I just want you to know that I love and accept you and I hope you find your own space of safety and happiness someday with folks who will love all of you.
Man not even more than a minute in and I started to cry, funny thing is I'm only 18 and I always thought I would have to adopt a child no doubt about it, this just proves to me more that I would be making the right descion.
As someone that is adopted AND gay, this really hit me hard. Unfortunately my mother is homophobic and likes to guilt for me for both these things, reminding me that "this is not the little girl I adopted". So glad he has a beautiful relationship with his mom though, that's so special :)
At that point it's clear she didn't adopt you because she loved you as her child, she adopted you because she loved the idea of having a child growing into her expectations.
That's something I can't make better for you, but you'll be okay. The thing is honey, we spend a lot of time together and we haven't missed much :) -sobbing-
My mother is my best friend as well. I will miss her greatly as well when the time comes, but I will always have her in my heart. This was a nice story to share. Thanks.
Ah man. Tears are all over the place. That last line of Scotts were almost straight from my own heart for my mother. Its wonderful to see you're relationship and story. Thank you for sharing.
This is amazing. You should love care and treat your mother with respect. You may not have her for long.She seems like a wonderful mother. Hope you guys get blessed!
I come back to these videos now and then and they really get to me in a nice way but I like they get to me because it just makes me want to keep in touch with my family more. its hard to keep everyone together when everyone is busy but once someone is gone they are gone
"I'm your mom, and I love you ...." that's the first thing my mom said when I came out to her too! I do wonder if Jackie and Scott ever got in contact with her child that she put up for adoption.
Bold move adopting in the 70s back then being adopted wasn't something just overlooked. It could be ammo for bullies and cost you reputation. I was adopted in 2000 a day old. Seeing this makes me want to get with my mother and set something up with StoryCorps. Get her to tell our story. Something to look back on when I'm much older.
She's got such a beautiful soul. I am certain she wonders about the little boy or girl she relunquished. I hope that before it's too late, she finds that child. Every mom wonders if their baby is safe and happy and doing okay. And every baby grows up to wonder where it came from. I hope she seeks out help to find the child. One's heart has infinite love.
-subscribing now - this channel is awesome,they give emotional and true stories about irl,this channel is making a great job doing those videos,and ppl that are watching,they realise how important is life
I just came from the Chicago Cultural Center on Tuesday, and was SO AMPED to see the StoryCorps booth and room. Nobody was there, but, it was so exciting just to be there. My classmates thought I was crazy because I was so pumped...but these stories are just wonderful...
This is wonderful! A true representation of the human condition of love. Thank you Story Corps! Except you always make me tear up lol even better though,
Honestly I feel for this guy when he says he can’t imagine his life without her. I feel the same about my grandma she raised me and stuck by me when my own parents abandoned me. She’s almost 90 and I know i probably don’t have much longer with her. And that terrifies me cause even at 32 I don’t know how to handle life without her
You have your Man within your Soul and it's alright, Never be sad of how it's Hard over your life. - He has been with u as Scott thy adopted Son Dat loves you, Yet you have a Great son to live with.
This reminds me of how when in middle school I came out as trans and was transitioning, I didn't believe my parents loved me anymore. Everyday when either of told me they loved me, I didn't believe them because they misgendered me and deadnamed me, so I thought they just missed the girl they wanted and didn't like the boy they had. My dad dad-joked me when he was trimming my hair yesterday I said, "Damn son!" and he said, "No *you're* the son." And back then when I was first figuring out my name that sort of casual affirmation felt like some fantasy, like a unicorn or something. But my mom told me she loved me and called me by the name I chose. I think what about this story hit me was that his mom loved him and that he got to spend time with her knowing she loved him through and through. Which is something I hadn't dreamed of having. But now I have that. And I'm so happy I get to have that.
OMG! My mom have similar experience like this! My mom got pregnant when she was 21, not married her boyfriend (my dad), he left she alone. My mom want to abort me but her sisters (my aunts) told she to not abort. Luckily my mom decided to take care of me rest of my all life. Now I'm 13-year-old. I have nice stepdad and 3 young half-brothers.
His mom sounds like a gentle old lady. A really nice person
She's all that and bag of yummy chips. :)
The Mexican Animator gotta make the most of everything. Repeated mistakes and intentional transgressions are the problem
She sounds like the type of person to call you sugar
When we sat down in the Storycorps booth, I had my "plan" for what we'd talk about. I had no idea what was to come. I cried. Cried like a baby. For me, it was more a spontaneous thing... so many disparate memories and unresolved questions becoming crystal clear at once. Kind of like a tidal-wave of understanding washing over all the curiosities I've been building for a lifetime.
My mother celebrated her 80th birthday last month (I'm sure she'll kill me for just outing her age here). While there are any number of things I'd like her to know, one thing I KNOW she knows is that she's deeply loved. To find serenity in such a simple thing... I wish that for everyone.
All: Thanks for listening to my mom's and my story, and all the positive feedback. My dad passed away almost two years ago to the day. Coming up on another Father's Day, it seems strangely fitting to be focusing on my mother. She's one-in-a-million and, no, we haven't missed much.😀 ~ Cheers, Scott.
Scott Miller Thanks for sharing your story :)
Your story was beautiful and thank you for sharing it.
+Scott Miller I'm glad you and your mom have such a beautiful relationship.
+Scott Miller Your mom seems like a real class act.
+Scott Miller You and your mom here, especially when you spoke of how you try not to be too emotional when you think about how scary or hard life will be without her, pierced my heart and soul because that is exactly how I feel about my geriatric mom and me. What really got to me was what your mother said in here, "that's something I can't make better for you, and I don't doubt it'll be tough, but you'll be okay" because that is exactly what my mom said to me. Definitely cried watching this video, but it was cathartic. The fact that you have such a marvelously loving relationship with her is a blessing that has no end in time. Blessings to you both!!
Jackie: "It's just....you!"
Me: *DROWNS IN TEARS*
Awwww... I'll make sure I get my mom to take a look at all of these comments.
HuntForWaffles
I really appreciate it that she accepted her son coming out as Gay, some parents dread the day they hear their child say that
I almost died in my tears
It’s so wholesome ;D
Am I the only one that didn't cry, but smiled at the end.
I Love You Hope not. I'd like to think it's more a source of joyful inspiration. That said, yes, I cried. Cried plenty. LOL.
+Natasha Reyes *You're
I smiled too. Their relationship is just awesome.
I never cry from these tbh, my heart just warms up a little
I didn't cried because I all was watch sad video's
Every damn video here i cry to. WHY DO I KEEP WATCHING?!
Fry I too
Fry, me too man.
Because these stories are so good. It's okay to cry.
Because you have a heart.
true
"You'll be okay" part got me the most. )':
The "And you'll be okay." part got to me. She's 78 years old, he's a grown man and yet when he's worried she still talks like a mother comforting a young son. And that's how we boys who were lucky to have mothers will always see them. No matter how old we get, no matter the families and responsibilities we take on ourselves, Mom is always Mom, and nobody else will ever be that.
"It's just you."
What a great mother.
That was so uplifting. Your mother seems like a bright spirit. You are both so lucky to have each other.
Thank. We truly are.
She is a true mother. When I told my mom I was gay she said the same thing. I wish all parents treated their children like that when they came out.
SpreadJungle0928 i would come out but i know i wouldnt be accepted. I have only told my friends
SpreadJungle0928 damn you are so lucky... i wish i was
SpreadJungle0928 I know right.....
ghostly crab I don’t know if you’re out now or not but I just want you to know that I love and accept you and I hope you find your own space of safety and happiness someday with folks who will love all of you.
Same, mine just asked me if I was happy. When I told her yes that was enough
Man not even more than a minute in and I started to cry, funny thing is I'm only 18 and I always thought I would have to adopt a child no doubt about it, this just proves to me more that I would be making the right descion.
Yeah. I've been thinking of fostering gay teens when my oldest kids move out. Same feeling for me.
Twinkie I hope if you made the choice to be a foster parent that it’s going well for you!
I love how much she seemed to have learned from the pain of having a parent she loved not understand or tolerate her. She seems like a great mother.
"We spend a lot of time together and we haven't missed much." wow thank you, I needed to hear that, I feel that way about my dad.
OMG... is anyone cutting onions around here?
HA! For what it's worth, it still gets me teared up when I listen.
I dont cry easily but this really did get to me. Made me think about how much I love my mom.
Whenever an elder says you'll be fine without me to their child I can't help but cut onions
As someone that is adopted AND gay, this really hit me hard. Unfortunately my mother is homophobic and likes to guilt for me for both these things, reminding me that "this is not the little girl I adopted". So glad he has a beautiful relationship with his mom though, that's so special :)
hmartyn YT uh yeah , that’s why their mom is homophobic
I am very sorry that your mom did that to you. No one deserves to be told something like that from their mother. May the Lord walk with you always.
You’re mother is trash and I am so so sorry.
At that point it's clear she didn't adopt you because she loved you as her child, she adopted you because she loved the idea of having a child growing into her expectations.
That's such a harsh thing to say to anyone, let alone to a *child, you* adopted
That's something I can't make better for you, but you'll be okay. The thing is honey, we spend a lot of time together and we haven't missed much :)
-sobbing-
"...And how scary it is for me sometimes to imagine a life without you"
I was just thinking about this and this line hit too close to home.
My mother is my best friend as well. I will miss her greatly as well when the time comes, but I will always have her in my heart. This was a nice story to share. Thanks.
Ah man. Tears are all over the place. That last line of Scotts were almost straight from my own heart for my mother. Its wonderful to see you're relationship and story. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks, man... you're welcome.
This is amazing. You should love care and treat your mother with respect. You may not have her for long.She seems like a wonderful mother. Hope you guys get blessed!
I come back to these videos now and then and they really get to me in a nice way but I like they get to me because it just makes me want to keep in touch with my family more. its hard to keep everyone together when everyone is busy but once someone is gone they are gone
"I'm your mom, and I love you ...." that's the first thing my mom said when I came out to her too!
I do wonder if Jackie and Scott ever got in contact with her child that she put up for adoption.
This warms my heart.
I honestly can’t wait to be a mother.
I've watched a few of these and this has been the first one i cried at
Every time. I watch these and say I'm not gonna get choked up and it still happens anyway without fail.
This is so unimaginably sweet. Oh my god. Some great people right there.
Their relationship is so pure I’m crying😭❤️I’m so glad they were able to have each other in their lives🥹
Why did I cry?! 😫💕
That was beautiful! I wasn't expecting that. God Bless You both! Beautiful!
Bold move adopting in the 70s back then being adopted wasn't something just overlooked. It could be ammo for bullies and cost you reputation. I was adopted in 2000 a day old. Seeing this makes me want to get with my mother and set something up with StoryCorps. Get her to tell our story. Something to look back on when I'm much older.
She's got such a beautiful soul. I am certain she wonders about the little boy or girl she relunquished. I hope that before it's too late, she finds that child. Every mom wonders if their baby is safe and happy and doing okay. And every baby grows up to wonder where it came from. I hope she seeks out help to find the child. One's heart has infinite love.
I really love this series. Please keep them coming.
I always leave these shows with a tear in my eye.
I cry binging on this now.
Ya know- watching this 5 years later. All of the stories you make do get me deep in my feels, but this one- THIS ONE GOT ME GOOD
Saw you guys on tv as a filler in between episodes of different shows. I was so proud!! :D
I love these conversations between parent and child.
This made me cry a lot !!!
Blessed are the children we create for they will forever kno love from those that raised them
I thought this would be one of the few that would only leave me smiling happily, yet here I am, bawling like no other.
Drowning in tears.
I seriously had to watch this one at least three times in a row when I first saw it. Beautiful. :')
-subscribing now - this channel is awesome,they give emotional and true stories about irl,this channel is making a great job doing those videos,and ppl that are watching,they realise how important is life
I love it when parents say "I know" or "There was never a doubt in my mind" meaning they were always like "Yeah he's definitly gay".
I just came from the Chicago Cultural Center on Tuesday, and was SO AMPED to see the StoryCorps booth and room. Nobody was there, but, it was so exciting just to be there. My classmates thought I was crazy because I was so pumped...but these stories are just wonderful...
This is the most sweet and adorable video I have seen in a long time. Thanks.
She definitely didn't take her second chance at being a mom for granted.
every time I look at one of these I say to myself I am not gonna cry and fail every time :)
These videos are the only thing that I can count on making me cry.
great mom and son and that a full understanding and full respect
These are butiful story's I'm am actually crying
That guy knows how i feel everytime i imagine a life without my parents i cry
What a wonderful story and wonderful woman!
i always like these stories. can't wait for more to come
This is wonderful! A true representation of the human condition of love. Thank you Story Corps! Except you always make me tear up lol even better though,
this one really warmed my heart, I wish I had a strong relationship with my mother like he does :,)
Oh dear, I'm tearing up at work. This is so beautiful :)
It’s... so wholesome
i gotta stop marathoning these videos im almost out of tears
Dammit you always make me cry Storycorps! ;-; very impactful stories
I know I've seen this before a while back, but I still got misty-eyed watching it again.
“We spend a lot of time together and we haven’t missed much” 🥺😭❤️
This made me tear up! So sweet
Great, touching story! Love it!
Oh what a wonderful mother.
This was so emotional I ran out of tissues
Honestly I feel for this guy when he says he can’t imagine his life without her. I feel the same about my grandma she raised me and stuck by me when my own parents abandoned me. She’s almost 90 and I know i probably don’t have much longer with her. And that terrifies me cause even at 32 I don’t know how to handle life without her
maaan thats missed up. it put a tear on my eye. DAAANG YOU STORYCORPS!!! NOW IM GONNA GO TO WORK LOOKING SAD!! im a big time momma's boy
You have your Man within your Soul and it's alright, Never be sad of how it's Hard over your life.
- He has been with u as Scott thy adopted Son Dat loves you, Yet you have a Great son to live with.
I’m crying so much
Wow that last part hit me hard
Thank you for this.
These are always so nice
I wish my mom was like that..
*Should be finishing an important essay*
*Is stuck watching this*
Why can't I stop watching?
I'm happy for both of them
All of the people in these videos would be absolutely perfect for ASMR
I’m sobbing
Can't wait for more new episodes. :)
OMG! I love it!❤
that moment when you watch all of Story Corps' videos...
Beautiful just beautiful! :')
What a beautiful family.
And the best mother award goes to
I love these soooo much
god i think my heart just melted
This was so beautiful😄
So beautiful
This is too sweet. Gah, I love this.
wow this wasvsuch a special story. they all are.
This reminds me of how when in middle school I came out as trans and was transitioning, I didn't believe my parents loved me anymore. Everyday when either of told me they loved me, I didn't believe them because they misgendered me and deadnamed me, so I thought they just missed the girl they wanted and didn't like the boy they had.
My dad dad-joked me when he was trimming my hair yesterday I said, "Damn son!" and he said, "No *you're* the son." And back then when I was first figuring out my name that sort of casual affirmation felt like some fantasy, like a unicorn or something. But my mom told me she loved me and called me by the name I chose.
I think what about this story hit me was that his mom loved him and that he got to spend time with her knowing she loved him through and through. Which is something I hadn't dreamed of having. But now I have that. And I'm so happy I get to have that.
No matter what you do to youre body. You are still a girl based on your comment. Youre DNA will always say you are a girl and you cant change it
I’m really happy for you! It can be very hard to come out, which I know from experience, and I’m so glad your story has a happy ending.
Thanks :)
YAY!!!!! I LOVE THESE!!!
I really love StoryCorps :D
Her voice is so relaxing...just me?
OMG! My mom have similar experience like this! My mom got pregnant when she was 21, not married her boyfriend (my dad), he left she alone. My mom want to abort me but her sisters (my aunts) told she to not abort. Luckily my mom decided to take care of me rest of my all life. Now I'm 13-year-old. I have nice stepdad and 3 young half-brothers.
This was very heartwarming. :)
The feels are real.
I wasn't ready for the feels....