Brittany Burchell
Brittany Burchell is originally from Snellville Georgia but moved to Birmingham with her family in 1999. She attended high school at the newly opened Oak Mountain. Brittany is newly married. She is a 41-year-old mother to five kids. Her two children Emmett (7) and Elianna (3), and her three bonus teenage daughters she has with her husband Joseph. Her son Emmett was diagnosed with autism in 2022. She and her family reside in Chilton County. She devotes her time to raising her children and bringing awareness to autism and special needs children. She enjoys reading and writing and all things outdoors and video games.
Saying Hello to My Last Year in My Thirties
As I sit here drinking my morning cup of tea, I cannot help but to think about how I am entering my last year...
A Tired Mom’s Guide to Finding a Special Needs Babysitter
Being a special needs parent has its own unique challenges. One of the biggest ones is taking time for yourself and or with your...
The Road to Recovery :: Climbing from the Pit of Addiction
The road to addiction recovery is never a straight and narrow path. Recently, a friend of mine shared his story with me, including the...
A Peek Into My Chaotic Daily Life
One thing you should know about my family is that we are pretty private. Strange, I know, since I am a writer and share...
I’m A Thrift Store Mom
I’m a proud thrift store mom.
I’ve said it many times before, and I stand by it proudly! I absolutely love going to the...
Special Dentists For Special Little Ones
There are few places that adults will openly agree with children are nerve wracking and somewhat scary. One of those places is the dentist's...
After The Autism Diagnosis
When your child receives a diagnosis for autism, you are given a booklet about autism and the different services available. It is often overwhelming...
Early Mornings on the Patio
One of my earliest, and favorite, memories is my mom and grandparents sitting on the patio sipping coffee while I ran around the yard...
It Takes A Community
They say it takes a village to raise a child. For those who are raising special needs children it takes more than that–it takes...
The Start of Emmett’s Story
One year ago in April, Emmett started Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for autism. I think it’s appropriate that the month he started is...