First of all, Piers Morgan uses the term “real mother” right from the top. I don’t know if he was going for the dramatic term or if he’s just that clueless, but man, can someone clue the mainstream media in on appropriate usage of adoption related terminology? It’s Redbook all over again.
That aside, the interview itself is quite interesting. Michael Oher, NFL player that inspired the movie The Blind Side talks candidly about his thoughts about his birth mother. And, to be honest, he could be rip-roaring angry with her and it would be 100% justified. But this guy? He’s a gem.
“That’ll always be my mom.”
Man.
“Everybody needs that. You only get one biological mother. And she’s mine.. so..”
Man.
Which brings up the points in my post-slash-rant about belittling birth parents by removing their titles and other such negative speak to/around/for/with your (adoptive) children. You just can’t do that. This guy? This big loveable bear of a guy right here on this video? He’s an example of why. If you want a child who can recognize that things are/were the way they are/were and “makes the most” of his situation/opportunity, you simply can’t brainwash the child into think that his roots are evil, broken or worthless. You just can’t.
I want to meet Oher, shake his hand and tell him thank you.
I think I might brave up sometime soon and actually watch The Blind Side. I avoided it for many reasons (all purely personal, as I actually adore Sandra Bullock). But I think it’s about time, especially as I continue to learn what a cool guy Oher truly is.
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