My Ruby Slippers

Send us Fan Mail Actual messages from catfishers using gaslighting techniques like a narcissist. Support the show https://lillystrong.com/

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of My Ruby Slippers we discuss how to know if you are being gaslit versus just disagreeing with someone. We illuminate that confusion is not a failure, it is a state you've been put into. Support the show https://lillystrong.com/

Send us Fan Mail  What happens when you finally tell your friends the truth about abuse? A raw, honest conversation about fear, reaction, and real support.  Support the show https://lillystrong.com/

Send us Fan Mail The “Messy Middle” is the point where: The day has lost its morning energy, but you’re not at the finish line yet. The week feels like a slog, but the weekend’s still a dream. The month has settled in, and real life is unfolding in all its unpredictable, chaotic, wonderful mess. www.lillystrong.com Support the show https://lillystrong.com/

Send us Fan Mail Season 2 / Episode 1 Ever walked away from an argument thinking, “Wait… am I actually the problem?” In this episode of My Ruby Slippers , we’re unpacking the classic phrases narcissists love to use to keep you confused, guilty, and off balance. From “You’re too sensitive” and “I never said that” to “You’re lucky I stay,” we’ll break down what these lines really mean, how gaslighti...

Send us Fan Mail  What happens when the person you're grieving is also part of your trauma? In this episode of My Ruby Slippers , Lilly explores the tangled emotions of mourning someone who wasn’t safe — and the grief that doesn't fit inside a sympathy card. If you've ever felt conflicted about missing someone you had to walk away from, this episode will speak to your heart. Plus: a...

Send us Fan Mail Support the show https://lillystrong.com/

Send us Fan Mail What if freedom doesn’t look like fireworks and parades? In this deeply personal solo episode, Lilly shares how the Fourth of July can be a triggering time for trauma survivors. From panic attacks and PTSD to reclaiming peace through something as simple as a ringtone, this episode is a love letter to all the other cycle-breakers learning to honor their nervous system instead of pe...

Send us Fan Mail Mother and adult child dive deeper into their personal stories of when their faith was weaponized against them. How much does God hate divorce? I think He probably loves you more. Support the show https://lillystrong.com/

Send us Fan Mail Ever been told “God said so”... and something didn’t feel right? In this episode, Lilly and Cilly unpack how spiritual teachings get twisted by imperfect people with varying agendas. From misquoted verses to the myth of making a heavenly RSVP, we’re setting the record straight—and helping you reclaim your faith on your terms. Support the show https://lillystrong.com/

Send us Fan Mail  This episode gently explores the power of naming abuse in a place where many are taught it can’t exist—inside the physicality of a marriage. A vulnerable solo episode from Lilly about reclaiming voice, agency, and truth.  Support the show https://lillystrong.com/

Send us Fan Mail This empowering episode of My Ruby Slippers explores how trauma can make healing, identity, and change feel impossible—and why they aren’t. Through personal stories of survival, self-discovery, and brave choices, Lilly and Cilly share how they’ve learned to rewrite “impossible” one step at a time—in their own ruby slippers. Support the show https://lillystrong.com/

Send us Fan Mail This week, Lilly & Cilly discuss how they each ran away from home (and abuse and a toxic environment) and didn't go back. Support the show https://lillystrong.com/

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss whether it is ever too late or too early to start healing. Support the show https://lillystrong.com/

Send us Fan Mail Lilly & Cilly tackle part 2 of the subject -- How did you now know you were being abused?  This time, it's from the perspective of an adult child of abuse. Support the show https://lillystrong.com/

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, I discuss the answer to my most often asked question: How did I not know I was being abused? (BTW, please do not ask this question of other abused people!) Support the show https://lillystrong.com/

Send us Fan Mail For our premier, Cilly & I focus on boundaries, why they are essential, and how I (and other abused people) suck at making them. Support the show https://lillystrong.com/