Brittany Hutto
The More Things Change…
I am almost 30 years old, and when I hear a bird sing a certain tune or the breeze carries a whiff of a...
Holy Crap, I’m a Parent… and a Good One!
I'd like to start this off by saying: Yes, I am aware of the responsibilities of being a parent. I acknowledge that this tiny...
Charity Spotlight: Mark’s Mission
My son, Mark, was born at 27 weeks and 4 days. He weighed 1 pound and 7 ounces at birth, and we spent 115...
Suffering In Silence: My Mental Health Goes Beyond PPD
Mental health. Two words that are riddled with stigma and taboo are the very words that haunt me. Mental health. For me, my mental...
Gardening and Growing Together
At the start of 2021, I made a pact to myself to make changes to my diet and incorporate more fruits and vegetables. I...
Manage Your Stress (Before It Manages You)
My son loves Encanto. I mean he LOVES it (who doesn't?). Of all the characters, Luisa resonates with me for a number of reasons....
1 in 345: Living with Cerebral Palsy (and Beating the Odds)
I held my breath when we had the amniocentesis. The scans weren't looking good, and the doctor had many concerns. He looked up at...
I Miss My Small Town
My first home was in St. Augustine, and every one thereafter has been in St. Augustine. I'll admit, I moved to Jacksonville for two...
Confidence, Comparison, Self-Love and Acceptance: Part II
Hi. My name is Brittany, and I am a recovering people-pleasing perfectionist. I rely heavily on social media and magazines to tell me what...
It’s Hard to Make Friends (and It’s Harder Keeping Them)
"Maybe we can be each other's soulmates. And then we can let men be just these great, nice guys to have fun with." –Charlotte...
Donating Blood is More Important Now Than Ever
I can honestly say I was blessed to not have to deal with the fear of needles. Reading that sentence alone probably made someone...
Confidence, Comparison, Self-Love and Acceptance: Part I
It's a new year — 2022 is finally here! These last few years have been overwhelming and certainly taxing on my mental health. I...














