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Michelle Schultz
Bio
I'm mostly an editorial writer. I love to share my opinions and experiences. I don't hold back and I swear so if you take offense easily, my articles probably aren't for you. I'm a single mom just trying to stay sane.
@loreleismom
Stories (99/0)
Dropping the "L" Bomb
"I love you." It has been said and expressed to our parents, our siblings, our families, our friends and even our pets. So why is it so hard to say it to someone we look at in a romantic way? Most of us have said "I love you" to a significant other at some point or another in our lifetimes. There's a difference between saying it and meaning it. There's a scary feeling that comes along with it. It's a big step in a relationship and usually occurs at a significant moment. Trying to determine when it's okay or when the right moment is to drop the "L" bomb is nearly impossible. It's different for all relationships.
By Michelle Schultz6 years ago in Humans
Asking for Help
Help. Help! HELP! It's a hard thing to do; asking for help. Especially in certain situations. A lot of the time, we straight up refuse help because either we don't want to bother people, we were raised to believe we could do it on our own, or we firmly believe that accepting help is admitting defeat. Some of us suffer from all three of these problems. Sometimes, it's something as simple as asking someone to babysit. Other times, we're sitting in our own depression, afraid to ask for help or reach out. It's hard to think that we all haven't been in some form of both situations.
By Michelle Schultz6 years ago in Psyche
Breaking All My Dating Rules
I am a single mom. If you've read any of my other articles, you already know this. After I had my daughter, dating was put on the back burner... for a long time. It never came first. Sure, there were dates, a couple repeat dates, but no one lasted long enough to actually matter in the long run. Perhaps that's my fault: I didn't look at any of them as serious relationships. I didn't trust them and I didn't try to trust them. Most importantly, I never even let them try to be near my daughter or any of my family. I made a rule early on that no one was allowed to be truly around my daughter until we had been dating for at least three months. Which is a good rule in some situations. No one I dated made it past the first month. I gave up quickly and I was not willing to compromise on anything. I'm sorry. Kind of.
By Michelle Schultz6 years ago in Humans
I Bribe My Kid
Recently, I have started potty training my toddler. 'Recently' is a loosely used term. I tried a lot of different methods. I read three different books. I talked to a lot of moms who are doing the same thing and everything told me not to bribe her; that the only reward I should give her is emotional support. We struggled. The concept was not taken to and she showed no interest in learning.
By Michelle Schultz6 years ago in Families
Thoughts of a Single Mom
The alarm goes off at six. I have about thirty minutes to get ready but the very first thing I do is start the coffee maker. I don't even bother putting on normal pants. I stay in my pajamas and just make sure my teeth are brushed and my face is clean as I go over the to-do list in my head and my thoughts wonder; start a load of laundry, need to wash the towels, need to wash sheets, wash... I need to wash the floors, but I should clean the counters first, the crumbs will get on the floor. Crumbs- dishes, I need to do the dishes. Am I spending too much time cleaning? I should take my daughter to the park. Why isn't she awake yet? Maybe we should have a screen-free day. If we have a screen-free day I will get nothing done. Maybe I can get something done during nap time. She doesn't nap often.
By Michelle Schultz6 years ago in Families
Harry Potter Is the Worst
I am a major Harry Potter fan. I own all the books, all the movies, I even own the audiobooks because apparently I'm a colossal nerd. However, Harry is one of my least favorite characters. I'm not horrible. I obviously think that Umbridge is by far the worst. I like Voldemort more than her, but I think most people do. This article is not about her though. It's about Harry and why he's a horrible person and I think he would be annoying in real life. WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD
By Michelle Schultz6 years ago in Geeks
Gun Control
There was recently a shooting at Mercy hospital in Chicago. I live in the suburbs, so this hit close to home. It also gave me a minor panic attack when I got an alert on my phone that there was a shooting at Chicago hospital and didn't say which one. Details are important and should be displayed on phone alerts. Anyway, as with most shootings, the topic of gun control came into play again. Living in a pro-gun house, a family member's immediate reaction was to ask me to get my concealed carry license. Believe me, with recent stories in the news, the thought has often crossed my mind. Honestly though, I don't feel safe carrying because I have seizures. I don't feel safe having guns in my house because I have seizures and a young child that lives with me. There's no reason for me, personally, to own a gun inside my house at this time. I've taken gun safety courses, I know how to operate a gun, I have my FOID card, and I love going to the shooting range. I am not a monster, I'm just someone who's explored their options and the legal ways in which to own and operate them.
By Michelle Schultz6 years ago in The Swamp
An Open Letter to the Teacher Who Pushed Me
To the teacher who pushed me to be more, You have no idea how much I despised you when I was in high school. When I first got placed in your class and realized you weren't going to let me goof off, I hated you. I was angry. I did my work, the bare minimum anyway, but that wasn't enough for you. You wouldn't accept my work if you didn't think it was my best. You made me re-do a countless number of projects because you thought I could do better. Because in your eyes, I didn't put enough effort in. When you found out I was falling behind in other classes, you made me come into your class during lunch and work on homework for those classes and you weren't even my teacher. You came to my study hall to check that I was actually studying and if I wasn't you made me sit in your classroom and study. It seemed like borderline harassment. You were a huge pain in my ass and I tried my damnedest to avoid you. Thank you.
By Michelle Schultz6 years ago in Education
Don't Find Someone to Grow Old with
When we were little we watched TV shows like the Brady Bunch and pictured the perfect life. The perfect tall, handsome husband with a full time job, who came home every night on time and the wife would have dinner waiting on the table, a few kids that they had planned on having, the mom is in the PTA and always baking. Date nights are scheduled. The kids love the babysitter. Husband and wife grow old together. Everything is perfect....but is it really?
By Michelle Schultz6 years ago in Humans
Why My Daughter Growing Up Scares the Shit Out of Me
My daughter is two-years-old. She is beautiful and happy. I am so blessed that I have such a happy baby. She smiles at everyone but screams for me. Timeout isn't my favorite but she's smart and beginning to understand it. She loves to brush her teeth. She's starting to talk a lot more. She's outgrowing clothes every month and goddamn is she tall. But that isn't what scares me. Watching her grow and learn is the greatest joy in my life. I love it. I don't care that I'm buying her new clothes every month or that I have pool noodles on every sharp corner in my house.
By Michelle Schultz6 years ago in Families