When the Maze Feels Like Too Much

You’ve probably heard other parents talk about the “special ed maze.”

It’s that “What now?” that hits you every time the school says no, or maybe, or “we’ll get back to you,” and you’re left trying to figure out the next right move. That’s the maze.

Or maybe for you it's that experience of getting different answers from different people and having no idea which path is the right one for your child. That’s the maze.

But what no one says out loud is how the system is to build to keep you feeling lost in the maze.
 

And when you’re lost long enough, you start to question yourself.
Am I missing something?
Am I overreacting?
Am I the problem?
 

If you’ve had those thoughts… nothing is wrong with you.

You’re responding just like any parent would when you’re not being given the whole story.

It's Not Your Fault

You might think confusion means you're not doing enough, or not doing something “right.”
But that’s not it at all.

This isn’t a you problem.
It’s a direction problem.
 

The system gives you pieces of information, last-minute changes, half-answers, and meetings that seem worthless.

Of course you feel off-balance. Anyone would.

You’re not supposed to make sense of a maze by yourself.

What Changes When You Have Direction
When you have a map, even a simple one:
🔷 You stop reacting to every new twist the school throws at you.

🔷  You know what your next step is instead of guessing.

🔷 You show up clearer, calmer, and more focused on what matters most for your child.
 

If you’re stuck or second-guessing yourself right now, please remember this:

You’re not the problem.
The system is unclear on purpose.
 

Here’s what changes when you have direction:

You’re able to walk into meetings knowing what to ask, what to push for, and what matters most.

And your child?
They get the benefit of that clarity too:

😍 They’re seen as a capable learner, not underestimated before they even begin.

😍 They get support that actually helps them grow.

😍 They’re given real opportunities to participate, learn, and belong.
 

Clearer direction for you becomes a better experience for your child.

And when you reach the point where you want that kind of clarity,
I’m here to help you create it.

P.S. When You Want a Clear Next Step

If the maze feels especially heavy right now and you want help finding your footing, I offer a free 30-minute Advocacy Action Plan call.

You tell me what’s been happening, what you’ve tried, and what you’re worried about for your child and I’ll create a personalized 3-step Advocacy Action Plan to help you move forward with more clarity and direction.
 

No pressure.
No judgment.
Just the next right steps for your child.
Click here to pick a time to talk.