This perspective is not abias to be dismissed, it is an expertise to be valued. Yet too often, it is met with skepticism or discomfort, particularly when it challenges dominant narratives. The cost of speaking up, then, becomes more than professional disagreement. It becomes pers-onal. It is the weight of holding the stories of families who have been marginalized, while navigating systems that may not be prepared to hear those stories. It is the risk of being labeled, dismissed, or silenced for bringing forward truths that complicate the narrative.