Emily Bustamante Reveals Daughter Journey Has Rare Congenital Condition: 'She Experiences the World Differently'
By Madison E. Goldberg
Published on April 3, 2026.
Emily Bustamante has revealed that her daughter, Journey, 5, has been diagnosed with PHACE Syndrome. The reality star and stylist also revealed that Journey has autism and is nonverbal. She shared this news in an Instagram post. The Cleveland Clinic warns that PHACE syndrome can impact a child's brain, heart, arteries, and eyes and can be life-threatening if symptoms are severe. The announcement was made to raise awareness about the condition on World Autism Day.
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Emily Bustamante Reveals Daughter Journey Has Rare Congenital Condition: 'She Experiences the World Differently'
Emily Bustamante revealed her daughter Journey has autism and nonverbal syndrome, raising awareness for the disabled community, in a post on Instagram.