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ad·vo·ca·cy
noun \ˈad-və-kə-sē\
the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating something
There are a lot of days that I wake up with a take-charge attitude toward advocacy. Most, even. When connected to a community who advocates for special needs, there’s always a cause to fight for. Some magazine posts an insensitive article about birth defects. A television program uses the R word inappropriately. Some crazy scientist tells me that my child is suffering. Yes, every day, without fail, there is a need for vocal campaigning. Every. Day.
Trust me, I’m all about fighting the good fight. I’ve never been one to shy away from (politely) sharing my feelings. If someone posts a link to a news story that isn’t supportive or encouraging, I do my research and then I’ll call someone out on it. I champion the causes of acceptance, love, understanding, empathy, and inclusion through words and actions. I am all for preaching to the choir, preaching at the devil, even preaching to a brick wall if no one else will listen.
Most days.
Some days (not many, but a few) I’m tired. I can’t fight every battle. I do think it’s incredibly frustrating that something happened, but today, I cannot fight. Because even if advocacy doesn’t sleep, sometimes I must. Without a break, it’s an effort that isn’t sustainable.
Thankfully, there is a huge network of moms out there ready to advocate for inclusion and acceptance when I can’t. Not just moms, actually. A community of supporters stand in the wings, picking up when I’m tired. I do the same for them. Together, united behind a worthy cause, our advocacy never sleeps.
Yo soy La Lay 
You’re doing an amazing job! Tessa is lucky to have you as her mommy!
I love the quote. Stealing it!
I love you warrior woman. Its good to rest.