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)
Depression
I would like to take a minute to talk about depression. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression. The NIMH estimates that in the United States, 16 million adults had at least one major depressive episode in 2012. That's 6.9 percent of the population. Telling someone to 'get over' their depression won't work. Depression distorts your thinking. Your mind can literately play tricks on you. It makes you feel unwanted. Some suffering from depression are afraid to seek help because their mind makes them think that they are bothering people. If someone reaches out to you, please, don't belittle their situation. You never know what they are thinking. You can never be sure how much of a mental battle they actually faced when deciding weather or not to confide in you.
By Michelle Schultz5 years ago in Psyche
I Think I'm a Feminist...
So, I think I might be a feminist, but I'm not really sure. Let me be clear, I believe we should all have equal rights no matter your sex, race, religion...if you're one of those 'new nazis' maybe you shouldn't have rights. Maybe you should go back to kindergarten and learn some manners. This article though, is about feminism. I am a feminist, I think. However, now if you tell someone you're a feminist, you get a lot of bad reactions. Or maybe that's just me because most of my family and over half of my friends are republicans. I'm also a republican so when I say I'm a feminist a lot of people are like, "Umm, okay so you're democratic now? Wow. Okay." And get all offended like I suddenly became a communist and asked to kill their first born child.
By Michelle Schultz5 years ago in Viva
Being Single Is Horrible
Being a single is horrible. Not because being single is awful. Being single is an amusing and amazing time. It gives you the opportunity to relearn yourself and to determine who you want to be. Many high school kids didn't get that opportunity, either dating all through high school or trying to fit in all through high school. Being single in your twenties is awful because of all the people who tell you that you shouldn't be single. Being single in your twenties is horrible because of all the weddings you go to where people ask where your date is. Being single in your twenties is horrible because every birthday someone reminds you that you're "running out of time". Being single in your twenties is horrible because your friends won't stop trying to convince you to join Tinder, again. Being single in your twenties is horrible because suddenly, trips to the bar with your friends turns into them trying to get you to flirt with the guy across the room who you have zero interest in.
By Michelle Schultz5 years ago in Humans
I Am a Republican, and I Am Pro Choice
I identify as a Republican. I know a lot of you are probably shocked by that statement. However, I was raised in a household where it was expected that you be politically aware. The news was watched regularly and debates came up a lot during nighttime conversations. I did my research. I'm an avid reader of the major newspapers and I still enjoy watching the news with my dad. And I am more Republican than Democratic. However, lately, there has been major talk of defunding Planned Parenthood, making abortions illegal, and taking away certain rights to woman.
By Michelle Schultz6 years ago in The Swamp
30 Journal Entries to Self Discovery - Day 30!
Hello everyone. I am horribly sad to announce that this is our last day on our self-discovery journal. I am so happy at all of the weird writing conversations I have had with all of you. I've had an outstanding time writing with all of you and an even better time discussing the questions with you all. Thank you again, for not being judgmental in my journal entries. They were horribly personal and very hard to write at times, but you were all so supportive. Thank you for that. In this messed up world it's hard to post things on the internet that don't get brought down by mean comments. You are all amazingly sweet people and I hope you all keep writing. Forever. Even if you never publish anything (which, after talking to you, I think a lot of you will) keep writing. This journey has been amazing and I will write more about how amazing it is in my reflection. Here is the final quote: "A writer is a writer not because she writes well and easily, because she has talent, or because everything she does is golden. A writer is a writer because, even when there is no hope, even when nothing you do shows any sign of promise, you keep writing anyway." - Junot Diaz
By Michelle Schultz6 years ago in Motivation
30 Journal Entries for Self Discovery - Day 29
I can't believe we're on our second to last day. Welcome all to day 29. This is so hard. I'm sad I won't be writing everyday, or rather, I always write everyday, I'm sad I won't be following a prompt and discussing it with all of you following along. Here is another beautiful quote to keep all you awesome people writing: "Always write as if you're talking to someone. It works. Don't put on any fancy phrases or accents or things you wouldn't say in real life." - Maeve Binchy
By Michelle Schultz6 years ago in Motivation
30 Journal Entries to Self Discovery - Day 28
Hey y'all! Welcome to day twenty-eight. *Insert feelings about how close we're getting to the end here.* I hope everyone's journal is packed with writing and notes from this journey and I hope it's getting hard to add more. Anyway, here's the quote of the day: "An opening line should invite the reader to begin the story. It should say: Listen. Come in here. You want to know about this." - Stephen King
By Michelle Schultz6 years ago in Motivation
30 Journal Entries for Self Discovery - Day 27
Hey everyone! Happy last three days of this lovely journey! I'm honestly excited and so sad. However, I hope you're all having fun and excited for today! Here's the quote of the day: "You're a writer. Claim the title. Writers write, so make time for it every day. Set realistic goals. Embrace the ecstasy of writing. Read, read, read, read, read, read, read. Follow your heart, not the market. Don't just start stories, finish them. Dream big. Learn the rules. Follow the rules. Break the rules. Constructive criticism: solicit, accept, manage. Put your ego in your back pocket and sit on it. Writing is a journey, not a destination, enjoy the scenery. Give back to the writing community. Write scared. Remember that you are the master of inspiration, not its slave. Set your stories free, send them into the world. Don't slack on the hard stuff: outline, research, rewrite. Build a lifestyle that nurtures and supports your writing. Love what you do, write with joy." - A Wordplayer's Manifesto
By Michelle Schultz6 years ago in Motivation
30 Journal Entries to Self Discovery - Day 26
IT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN! I really hope you all read that in a sing-song, yell(ish) voice of Europe. The Swedish rock band, not the continent. Just kidding. Welcome to day twenty-six. Hope you're all enjoying your time and I'm so sad that we are in our final countdown. Have fun with the last four days and write like the wind! Here is the quote of the day: "Write as though your mother will never read it." — Matt Haig
By Michelle Schultz6 years ago in Motivation
30 Journal Entries to Self Discovery—Day 25
Hey everyone! Happy day twenty-five!! I still can't believe we only have five days left. Time flew by. I hope you all continue to read my posts after this. I hope I've been enjoyable enough that you want to keep reading my posts after this! Have fun with these last few days! Here's the quote of the day: "Writing is something you do alone. It's a profession for introverts who want to tell a story but don't want to make eye contact while they're doing it."—John Green
By Michelle Schultz6 years ago in Motivation
30 Journal Entries to Self Discovery - Day 24
Hey guys! Welcome to day twenty-four. I'm kind of sad that we're on our last week. This has actually been a lot of fun and I've really enjoyed talking to all of you. Anyway, I hope you will continue to write and here is a quote to keep you motivated to write by another amazing writer: "Abandon the idea that you are ever going to finish. Lose track of the 400 pages and write just one page each day, it helps. Then when it gets finished, you are always surprised." - John Steinbeck
By Michelle Schultz6 years ago in Motivation
30 Journal Entries to Self Discovery - Day 23
Hello! Happy day twenty-three! I hope all your journals are getting packed and your minds are getting filled with your discovery of yourself... I think that sentence made sense. I at least hope you're having fun with this. I am having a blast. I'm also learning a lot, and that's the whole point, right? Here's the quote of the day: "I hope someday to write something worth plagiarizing." - Unknown
By Michelle Schultz6 years ago in Motivation