Missed Opportunity
I’m sure this has been expressed one way or another. I can’t help but think about how Brittany had the opportunity to have a truly admirable arc on the show, but she either isn’t able or isn’t willing to commit to it
I, too, am a single parent of a child with Autism, and my greatest fear is actually that something will happen to me and my son will be left without me. Because of this, he is my priority 1a, but my own health and wellbeing are priority 1b.
We could have seen Brittany face a journey of investing in healing from the past in therapy, advocating for Cruz and working to find the best resources for him, and yes, committing to her own long-term health with nutritionists / trainers / doctors. Without knowing them personally, it seems like there are cast members who would have fully supported her.
Instead, we get more footage of quick fixes and the same tired, tequila-fueled antics we’ve watched her display since VPR. There are a number of theories as to why she wouldn’t be able to go any other direction, but it’s so frustrating to see unfold knowing the potential collateral consequences.