Liz Pardue-Shultz

Liz Pardue-Shultz

Bio

I'm a freelance writer/model/activist/Jim Henson enthusiast in North Carolina, where I indoctrinate my daughter with an allegiance to Motown and drink too much Cheerwine. I overshare about my bizarre journey through mental illness, recovery, parenthood, and surviving Southern suburbia pretty much all over the internet.

Liz Pardue-Shultz Articles

My Tattoo Literally Saved Me From A Lifetime Of Self-Harm

The first time I cut myself, I didn't even realize I was doing it. I was at a high school party with one of my favorite people, whose effortless brand of "Naturally Glamorous with a Heavy Dose of Irreverent Wit" had once again commanded the attention of everyone in the room.

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Who decided these "normal" rules, anyway?

How To Let Go Of The Idea Of 'Normal' And Live The Life You Really Want

Let's stop trying to make "normal" happen and let "interesting" run free instead.

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