Advocating for my girls has been the hardest job I’ve ever had—yet, without hesitation, it’s a job I would do over and over again, no matter the difficulty. Lately, that fight has been more exhausting than ever, specifically for Courtney. We have poured our hearts into this battle, doing everything in our power to secure the right support for her. And yet, after all that effort, here we are.

I am at a loss. How did we get to this point? I’ve replayed every conversation in my head a thousand times, searching for answers. But no matter how many times I go over it, the outcome remains the same.

Today was Courtney’s last day at her current school. And no, you didn’t miss a big announcement—we haven’t found a school for Courtney. The district did. A school we did not approve of.

Is this legal? How is this okay? What happens next? These questions have consumed my thoughts for the past 36 hours.

I want to have faith that this new school will be the right fit for her. But after everything she has been through over the years, my patience for “wait and see” is gone.

I want to trust that the district knows what’s best for Courtney. But after so many broken promises, that trust no longer exists.

So, what now? The only thing I can do: Keep fighting. Keep pushing. Keep advocating. Because giving up is not an option. Not now. Not ever.