Poetry: Whispers of a Wild Summer Trip

Whispers of a Wild Summer Trip (Written to be read as Spoken Word poetry) This was a case of Don’t think, just do it I thought about it just enough to know That this would be an opportunity To walk … Continue reading

A Happy and Full Heart

September 21 2024 It’s been four weeks since I turned my life upside down, inside out, sideways and shook the hell out of it. The first two weeks were the hardest. I had to down Lillian’s CBD oil the entire … Continue reading

2024 Chromosome 18 Conference – Charlotte, North Carolina

July 6 2024 3:00 am, home to the airport, then to Phoenix, now to Charlotte. Imma need a massage when we arrive. 🤪 July 6 2024 After a most unfun travel experiences we finally arrived at 4:30 pm EST yesterday. … Continue reading

About Me – Camilla – August 2024

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I’ve joined Medium! In doing so, I created an up to date About me. Thought I would share it here, too. If you’re on Medium, let’s connect there! My name is Camilla Downs (pronounced like Pamela, but with a “C”), … Continue reading

Poetry: Feeling the Breeze – Updated Version 2024

June 29 2024 Originally written and shared June 2023 – This is an updated version June 2024 Prompt: What does Pride mean to you? Feeling the Breeze Pride means I am a safe person
I am a safe space
If you need … Continue reading

Throwback Post: Ladies Night While Cleaning and Reading

**THROWBACK POST** July 7 2014: 20 minutes til ladies night with other C18 Moms, Grandmas, and Aunts! Wahoooo!! I so much love these beautiful people we get to spend a few days with. I keep hearing, “Look! That’s Thomas’ Mom” … Continue reading

Throwback Post: Being Creative With Reading and Mining While Camping

**THROWBACK POST** July 19 2015: Spent the afternoon being creative and then we all made a sign for our hotel room door at the upcoming C18 conference! xoxoxo July 19 2012: E is for Expectation…”This journey will be much more … Continue reading