“You know what I’ve never regretted? Following my mama gut.
Though sometimes I grow weary of having to be the expert.
I want to go to someone and let them do all the work for me. I want them to ask the questions. I want them to do the research. I want them to give me the solution. I want them to fight for my son like I do.
BUT then I remind myself what a privilege it is to be a voice for my child.
To see him in a way no one else does.
To believe in him in a way no one else can comprehend.
To want more for him because I love him with all I am.
To fight for him when others may have given up.
I couldn’t care less what others think when they see me trusting my gut and digging in deeper.
Because if I don’t do it, then who will?
If I didn’t ask the questions…
If I didn’t do the work…
If I didn’t advocate for him…
We wouldn’t be where we are today.
Despite the difficulties, the unknowns, the roadblocks, and the frustrations we are sure to face ahead…
I will listen to my mama gut and I WILL KEEP PRESSING.
Because he is 10000% worth it.”
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