Jamie Becker on Advocacy

Jamie Becker has learned how to be the voice for those who can't speak for themselves -- her adopted daughters.  Jamie shares her journey from feeling helpless herself to being the firm advocate for the needs of her kids.

Meet our Guest Jamie:

Jamie Becker is an adoptive mama, a bio mama, a foster mama, a special needs mama, a deaf kids mama, an autism kiddos mama, a deeply flawed and often weary parent, a pastor's wife, a sister of four women, a mama to four little women, a mentor, a teacher, a speaker, a writer. (Deep breathe) But before all of those things, She's just a girl. And she's just a girl that lives in New Jersey with her husband, Doug, and their daughters. 

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Topics we cover:

• Jamie's challenging health crisis after childbirth 
• Jamie's aspiration for adoption and her decision to pursue international adoption, including the process and raising funds
• Jamie's adoption of Katie, a child with special needs, and the unexpected revelation of autism after the adoption
• The difficulties Jamie faced in parenting Katie, her struggles with communication, neurodiversity, medical conditions, and societal reactions
• Jamie's determination to advocate for her child and educate others about sign language
• Jamie's journey to overcome insecurities and judgments, and her focus on authenticity and providing a safe environment for her child
• Jamie's empathy for others facing similar challenges, her belief in developing compassion through personal experiences, and the strength gained
• How Jamie's experiences stripped away pretense, leading to embracing authenticity and prioritizing genuine connections
• Jamie's conviction that every child has inherent worth, her commitment to advocating for their dignity and acceptance, and her relationship with faith
• Her advocacy is defined as protecting and working for the common good without aggression
• Jamie's personal approach to advocacy, balancing protection and respect
• Advocating in education, emphasizing respectful communication in IEP meetings
• Challenges of parenting special needs children and addressing system failures
• Her adoption journey, adopting through foster care
• Creating "Moms of Treasures" support group for special needs parents
• Supporting special needs moms with empathy, dignity, and assistance
• Her effective advocacy through calm communication and sharing experiences
• Favorite educational gadget for special needs children, promoting motor skills

Resources mentioned:

Moody Bible Institute in Chicago: https://www.moody.edu/

Proverbs 24:12:  https://www.bible.com/bible/116/PRO.24.12.NLT

Rita Pearson’s inspirational Talk on TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/rita_pierson_every_kid_needs_a_champion

Jamie's favorite gadget is a toy her daughter Katie loves, TOWO Wooden Colour Sorting Toy: https://amzn.to/3iDcCNz 

Link to transcript: https://www.thismomknows.com/blog/episode-20

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