Episode 2: The Emotional Toll of Advocacy with Missy Purcell | Starting with IEP Podcast

Episode 2: The Emotional Toll of Advocacy with Missy Purcell | Starting with IEP PodcastAdvocating for your child in the special education system takes more than persistence—it takes heart. In this episode, I sit down with parent advocate Missy Purcell to talk about the emotional toll that comes with constantly fighting for our kids.Missy opens up about her own journey, including: 💜 How schools brushed off her early concerns with excuses like “he’s a boy” or “he’ll catch up” 💜 The guilt and exhaustion she felt when labeled “too much” in IEP meetings 💜 Why she co-founded a parent advocacy group to give families a stronger voice 💜 Practical advice for parents who feel overwhelmed and alone in this processThis conversation is raw, real, and full of hope. If you’ve ever felt unseen in an IEP meeting, I promise you’ll connect with Missy’s story.📥 Free Resource for Parents: Download your FREE IEP Toolkit here → A Parent's Starter Toolkit💬 Join the conversation: What’s been the hardest part of your advocacy journey? Comment below! We’d love to hear your story.Let's Connect!Turn IEP stress into confidence. I share useful resources every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday across all my social media platforms.Podcast Website: http://www.startingwithiep.com/Website: https://www.flordeamelia.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/flordeamelia/Facebook: http://facebook.com/flordeameliaebs Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/flordeameliahoffman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flordeamelia_ebs/For content collaborations, please email me at [email protected]#StartingWithIEP #ParentAdvocate #SpecialEducation #IEP #ParentingJourney #SpecialNeedsParenting #Advocacy