#WeNeedToTalk-Motherhood: Part 1-Savana Beal

<p>On Part 1 of the #WeNeedToTalk Motherhood series, Malynda chats with mom of 2, Savana Beal.</p> <p>Savana offers her perspective <span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> on raising a child with special needs, navigating the world of disability rights and learning how to advocate for her youngest son who was born with a rare genetic disorder.</span></p> <p><span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;">  After he turned one, he was officially diagnosed. There are less than 60 cases of his disease in the world, so it has been a very lonely road.  It’s a journey she never thought she would be on, but her story will reach many moms know  who have had to navigate this space of motherhood not being what you hoped or dreamed for. Motherhood for Savana has been rewarding but challenging and her story is heartwarming.</span></p> <div class="nH if"> <div class="nH aHU"> <div class="nH hx"> <div class="nH" role="list"> <div class="h7" tabindex="-1" role="listitem"> <div class="Bk"> <div class="G3 G2"> <div id=":ri"> <div class="adn ads" data-message-id="#msg-f:1709553688902724326" data-legacy-message-id="17b98e05bf816ae6"> <div class="gs"> <div class=""> <div id=":rl" class="ii gt"> <div id=":rk" class="a3s aiL"> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="nH bno adC" role="complementary"> <div class="nH"> </div> </div>