Michael Oher, the former NFL star whose extraordinary life story inspired the critically acclaimed film “The Blind Side,” recently revealed that he had genuinely believed the Tuohy family had adopted him. Oher, who had a tumultuous childhood marked by homelessness and the absence of a stable home, found solace when the Tuohys took him in as a teenager in Memphis, Tennessee. However, nearly 20 years later, Oher discovered that the conservatorship arrangement he had entered into with the Tuohys did not legally make him a member of their family.
A conservatorship is a legal arrangement that places a third party in control of a person’s civil rights, such as the ability to make contracts or medical decisions. Although Oher genuinely believed he was part of the Tuohys’ family, the petition to terminate the conservatorship filed by Oher in February exposed the misleading nature of their relationship. The petition claims that the Tuohys enriched themselves at Oher’s expense by deceiving him about his adoption.
For years, the Tuohy family capitalized on the popularity of “The Blind Side” book and film, becoming advocates for adoption and foster care. Leigh Anne Tuohy, in particular, established the Making It Happen Foundation and actively promoted adoption through various media platforms. The foundation’s website contains testimonials from individuals who felt inspired by the Tuohy family’s story and their treatment of others in their own families.
However, Oher’s recent revelations put the Tuohys’ legacy into question. Sandra Bullock’s Oscar-winning portrayal of Leigh Anne Tuohy brought attention to her compassionate act of taking in a homeless classmate of her daughter. The film depicts Oher’s journey from homelessness to becoming a star player for the Ole Miss Rebels and eventually playing in the NFL. Throughout the years, Leigh Anne Tuohy used her platform to advocate for adoption and even hosted a television series focused on adoption stories.
In response to Oher’s claims, the Tuohys’ attorney issued a statement calling the allegations “hurtful and absurd.” The Tuohys maintain that they have always been transparent with Oher about the conservatorship and have shared any profits from “The Blind Side” equally with him. They also claim to have set up a trust account for Oher’s son, even when he refused to cash his share of the profit checks.
Oher, in his memoir “I Beat The Odds,” expressed his belief that the conservatorship was a way of legally making him a member of the Tuohy family. He wrote about his gratitude towards the Tuohys for taking responsibility for him and stated that the conservatorship was comparable to adoption, taking his age into account.
In a recent interview, Oher briefly discussed his life prior to living with the Tuohy family and the challenges he faced. He has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with the portrayal of himself in “The Blind Side” and how it misrepresented his intelligence and knowledge of football. Oher believes that the film has led to undue scrutiny on his football career and has diverted attention away from his true character.
Overall, the revelations made by Oher have raised doubts about the true nature of his relationship with the Tuohy family and the motivations behind their actions. The saga continues as Oher seeks to terminate the conservatorship and reconcile his conflicting feelings towards the people who played a significant role in his life.
Denial of responsibility! VigourTimes is an automatic aggregator of Global media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, and all materials to their authors. For any complaint, please reach us at – [email protected]. We will take necessary action within 24 hours.
