Ep. 35 - Iris May

About this episode

Iris May shares her journey of surviving narcissistic abuse and rebuilding her life, focusing on the intersection of faith, control, and recovery.

Iris is the voice behind Inner Strength Rising on Instagram, where she shares her story of surviving narcissistic abuse and rebuilding her life after it. Her experience with a partner who weaponized faith has shaped her mission to help others recognize manipulation, reclaim their power, and believe in the possibility of healthy love again. In this episode, Iris opens up about the intersection of faith, control, and recovery—and what it takes to rebuild trust in yourself after deep emotional and spiritual harm. She speaks about healing through self-awareness, boundaries, and the quiet work of self-compassion. Through her story and her platform, Iris reminds survivors that they are not broken—they are becoming. Her journey is one of strength, truth, and hope for anyone learning to rise again. Follow Iris on Instagram at @innerstrengthrising

People in this episode

Guest: Iris May

Topics covered

• narcissistic abuse
• faith
• manipulation
• self-awareness
• boundaries
• self-compassion
• recovery

Keywords

• survivor
• emotional harm
• spiritual harm
• trust
• healing
• strength
• hope

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Instagram

Books & works: Inner Strength Rising

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