My Ruby Slippers

Lilly & Cilly Strong
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A mother and her adult child walk the yellow brick road of healing after surviving emotional, spiritual, and financial abuse from the same abuser. This show explores what it means to come home to yourself after betrayal, trauma, and loss. With raw honesty, vulnerability, and a touch of humor, they discuss recovery, rebuilding self-worth, & discovering their inner strength.

  1. Why is the Middle of Depression So Messy?

    12/07/2025

    Why is the Middle of Depression So Messy?

    Send us a text 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/

    37 min
  2. If This Sounds Familiar, You've Met a Narcissist

    11/28/2025

    If This Sounds Familiar, You've Met a Narcissist

    Send us a text 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 gaslighting scrambles your sense of reality, and why you’ve spent so long thinking you’re “too much” or “too broken.” You’ll learn: How to spot common narcissist and gaslighter phrasesWhy you feel “crazy” in a crazy-making environmentSimple ways to start trusting your own memory, feelings, and intuition againHow depression picks up their lies and turns them into your inner voiceWe’ll also connect this to Week 1 of my workbook, 20 Days Rising from Depression, where we work through the lies in your head—many of them planted by narcissistic abuse—and start practicing new truths. If these phrases sound uncomfortably familiar, this episode is your reminder: you’re not crazy, you’re not the problem, and you are allowed to take your mind back. Find the workbook and more resources at LillyStrong.com.  Support the show https://lillystrong.com/

    47 min
  3. Grieving Abusers & Complicated People

    07/23/2025

    Grieving Abusers & Complicated People

    Send us a text  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 powerful invitation to reflect, connect, and ask the question—Would you go back? Support the show https://lillystrong.com/

    37 min
  4. How I Told My Kids About My Abuse

    07/09/2025

    How I Told My Kids About My Abuse

    Send us a text Support the show https://lillystrong.com/

    31 min
  5. Fireworks & Flashbacks: The Quiet Side of July 4th

    07/02/2025

    Fireworks & Flashbacks: The Quiet Side of July 4th

    Send us a text 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 performing for others. Because real freedom? It doesn’t always shout. Sometimes, it whispers. Support the show https://lillystrong.com/

    27 min
  6. Spiritual Abuse Part 2: Weaponized Faith

    06/25/2025

    Spiritual Abuse Part 2: Weaponized Faith

    Send us a text 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/

    43 min
  7. Spiritual Gaslighting: Human Hands, Human Errors

    06/11/2025

    Spiritual Gaslighting: Human Hands, Human Errors

    Send us a text 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/

    43 min
  8. No Still Matters In Marriage

    06/04/2025

    No Still Matters In Marriage

    Send us a text  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/

    31 min
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A mother and her adult child walk the yellow brick road of healing after surviving emotional, spiritual, and financial abuse from the same abuser. This show explores what it means to come home to yourself after betrayal, trauma, and loss. With raw honesty, vulnerability, and a touch of humor, they discuss recovery, rebuilding self-worth, & discovering their inner strength.

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  • Creator
    Lilly & Cilly Strong
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 My Ruby Slippers
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