I always knew I wanted to be a writer. I started out as a bookworm who checked out stacks of books each week from the branch library in my neighborhood on the southwest side of Chicago. In high school and college, I wrote for the student newspapers. After earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism, I worked as a staff writer for several small daily newspapers in the Midwest before venturing into business journalism. I landed a job writing about mom-and-pop retailers for a start-up business journal in southeastern Virginia. After a few years, the itch to live in a bigger city struck so I moved, with my husband and our baby boy, to Brooklyn, New York. I worked as an associate editor and was later promoted to section editor at a national weekly trade journal in Manhattan. Since 2007, I’ve been working as a freelance writer, editor and corporate communications consultant.
Yes, I’ve done a lot of business writing, but that’s not the only topic I find fascinating. As a late discovery adoptee, I created this blog, Revelations, to share my memories and impressions and provide a little insight for adoptees and adoptive parents. We’re all in this together!
Hi, Lynne! Your site looks beautiful. Congratulations for getting it up on the web! And, I must ask you where in Brooklyn you live. In any case, kudos!
Bonnie
Thanks for taking a look at my site, Bonnie. It’s a “work in progress.” I’m near Park Slope. Are you also a Brooklynite? Lynne
I’m in Park Slope! Hey there, neighbor!!! : )
That’s cool! We should meet for coffee some time.
Lynne
Lynne Miller Freelance writer/editor (718) 801-5893 http://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnemiller My Blog: http://lynnemiller.wordpress.com/
On Wed, Jul 24, 2013 at 10:35 AM, Revelations
Great Blog Lynne!! So glad you shared it. Nothing I love more than writers putting their talent behind something they care about. Kudos!
Thanks for reading, Wendy. This blog is a real joy! Do you know any adoptees or adopters? If you ever have suggestions for topics for my blog, please drop me a line.
Hi Lynne,
Your blog has been an interesting read — especially since I also was adopted. I’ve been in reunion with my BMom for 13 years now, happily. Thanks for sharing your stories. I look forward to new ones!
Susan
I’m so glad you had a happy reunion with your birth mother, Susan. When I created this blog, I really wanted it to be useful and interesting to other adopted adults. Thanks for reading and posting a comment!
Excellent write-up. I definitely appreciate this website.
Stick with it!
I love your blog…I am from a suburb outside of Chicago….I would love to share my story with you and also ask some questions regarding adoptions in IL. Ive received results back from 23andme and have 2, 2nd cousins – so its a start – but I have some questions regarding adoptions handled in IL
https://www.facebook.com/lilmissanybody
Hello everyone. I found this webpage whilst trying to find a group for support.
I travelled to NY, to find my half sister this March, but she would not open her door. I traced her myself, with help from the internet. My Mother told me, at age of 86yrs ,before she died, that she had a baby out of wedlock, in Ireland, in the 1940s. . I was an only child, so this came as such a shock and surprise. I feel so sad that my half sister is alone and blames me for something. She was adopted to USA in the fifties. I miss our Mother so much, I would have loved to say sorry, on behalf of Mum, I feel sad all the time. She won’t reply to a letter or phone call. Her adopted brother who was found on Facebook has sent me photos and contacted her, but she will not contact me. How do I get over this sadness?
Thankyou for reading this. Ellie
So glad I stumbled upon this – love your writings. I just found out (February 2020) my sister and were adopted ( I was born in 1964, she in 1963) . My “Dad” was a doctor , who owned a hospital that was known for performing illegal abortions in the 60’s and 70’s. Apparently MANY of these girls/ women were coaxed to have their babies, who were then “placed” (sold? given?) by my “Dad” with families that wanted them. Much much more to the story, but lets just say … mind blown at age 55 …
Hi Karen. Your story is truly mind boggling. Where did you grow up? How did you discover you were adopted? It’s such an unsettling discovery…I’m sorry it happened to you. Just know that you’re not alone, So many adoptees from our generation grew up not knowing and even now, the hiding of adoption continues. It’s just not right. Thanks for reading! Lynne