Whose Story Is It Anyway?

Link ~ May 14, 2014 ~ angelatucker ~ Leave a comment

Thankfully we are past the era of ‘matching’ children to adoptive parents who might bear some physical resemblance’s. We’ve established the importance for adoptees to be told that they are adopted as young as possible. However, from my recent speaking engagements around the country I’ve learned that adoptive parents seem to have hit a roadblock around the dilemma of what to share with their child about their own story, and when. Many parents ask me; “What is the right age for me to tell my child their story?”

Read the rest of my article at The Lost Daughters.

Aren’t We All Special?

Link ~ December 15, 2013December 15, 2013 ~ angelatucker ~ Leave a comment

Can we collectively agree that none of us are any more special than anyone else? Can we agree that we all have very real needs that deserve to be addressed in varying ways? Rather than evoking pity, and feeling sorry for the few, I think it is time that we realize just what makes us uniquely human. Humans are continually trying to navigate this complicated world in different ways utilizing their specialties, and specific needs. Some have navigated the world via their wheelchair in the White House (F.D.R was paralyzed from the waist down) while trying to lead American during the Great Depression, some are using their athletic abilities in professional soccer (David Beckham has OCD), some are enjoying their time on earth as an actress even without the ability to hear (Marlee Martlin), and of course there is Helen Keller who published 12 books for our continuing education and entertainment. Some of us (i.e. myself), though given the special needs label and after having been adopted through foster care, are working to erase the labels and de-stigmatize areas that are divisive by blogging. As a lover of words – both reading, written, spoken and signed, I truly believe in the power of words. Words reinforce perceptions, and shape our world. I’m working to reinforce the positive perception of those with different abilities. In this sense, I’m representing all of us.

My full article regarding the term special needs within the realm of adoption can be found at Lost Daughters.

Kickstarter interview

Link ~ May 10, 2013 ~ angelatucker ~ 3 Comments

Kickstarter interview

Bryan and I were interviewed by Kevin Vollmers with Land of Gazillion Adoptees last night. You can view our conversation here.

Thankful for those who have contributed to or shared the link for the kickstarter campaign! I am humbled by every single “backer” and love that others can have a piece of ownership in the making of this film, too. Thank you.