What happens when advocating for your child begins to consume every part of your life?

In this episode of Parent Voices, Lisa shares her journey of raising a gifted child with autism, navigating school systems, searching for answers, and fighting to make sure her son was understood and supported.

But this conversation goes beyond advocacy.

Lisa opens up about the emotional toll of special-needs parenting, the moments when she felt overwhelmed and depleted, and the realization that while she was fighting for her child, she had also lost parts of herself along the way.

Her journey eventually led her toward healing, self-advocacy, and a deeper understanding of what parents need when they have spent years putting everyone else first.

This is a powerful conversation about parenting, advocacy, identity, healing, and the reminder that supporting your child should not mean disappearing in the process.

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What happens when a child is both gifted and identified with an emotional and behavioral disability?

In the premiere episode of Parent Voices, Kristen Kewley shares her journey advocating for her twice-exceptional son and learning how to ensure that both his exceptional abilities and his support needs are fully recognized. Her story is an honest and powerful reminder that schools may not automatically offer everything a child needs. Sometimes, parents must research, ask questions, speak up, and be specific about the support their child deserves.

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