The Courage to Advocate—For Your Child and Yourself with guest Stacey Porritt

In this episode of The Courage Coalition, I sat down with Stacey Porritt—special education advocate and founder of Bridging the Gap Advocacy—to talk about something that hits close to home for so many parents: navigating IEPs, understanding school systems, and finding the courage to speak up for your child’s needs, even when the path feels overwhelming. Stacey shares not only her 28 years of experience as a teacher but the raw truth of what it means to help families reclaim their voice in rooms that often feel intimidating or inaccessible. We unpack the power of parent advocacy, the confusion around IEPs and 504s, and why having a seat at the table matters more than ever.

What stood out to me most is this: you are the expert on your child. You might not know the educational language, but you know their heart, their struggles, their spark—and that knowledge is powerful. Stacey reminded us that advocacy isn’t about being combative—it’s about being informed, being present, and asking the questions others may not even think to ask. Whether you're brand new to this journey or you've been carrying the weight of it for years, I want you to hear this: you don’t have to do it alone. And more importantly, you don’t have to lose yourself in the process of caring for everyone else. Advocacy starts with courage—but it’s sustained by support, clarity, and community.

Learn more about Stacey here: https://bridgingthegapadvocacy.com/

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