Aug 1st, 2010 by Melissa T. Shultz
My name is Melissa T. Shultz and this is a blog for women who enjoy the sisterhood born from storytelling.
I write for newspapers and magazines and am an editor for Jim Donovan Literary in Dallas, Texas. I also teach creative nonfiction at the non-profit Writer’s Garrett. Prior to freelance work, I was Director of Creative Services for a trade association in Washington, D.C., and held positions with Lord and Taylor’s Advertising Division in New York, and NUS Training Corporation. My essays and articles have appeared in publications such as: The Washington Post, The Dallas Morning News, D Magazine, Better Health and Living, Reader’s Digest, Ladies’ Home Journal, Newsweek.com, The New York Times, Huff Post, The L.A. Times, and aired on Mother Earth News (formerly CNN Radio). Follow me on Twitter: @MelissaTShultz and
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Hi, Melissa,
I just wanted you to know that your article, “The Long Good-Bye,” really spoke to me. My children are still young (7 and 3), and I often find myself getting caught in the trap of wishing these “little” years away. Think how much time I’ll have to write once they’re both in school! Think how much easier life will be when they can make their own lunches. When my son can dress himself. When they don’t need me so much. Then I read your article, and it reminded not to wish it away, but to savor it, because before I know it these days will be gone, and I’ll wish for them back. I posted a blog about this today, and included a link to your article. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. It has helped me to be truly thankful this Thanksgiving for my family, right here, right now.
- Sue Carr