This is the first time I tell the full story of my experience with financial abuse.
Because 1 in 6 women experience it, and most think it'll NEVER happen to them.
Because I, a psychologist, was one of the 3 in 5 women who don't see it until AFTER they leave the relationship.
Because I've sat down with dozens of women who are experiencing the same things I did and they're NOT calling it financial abuse.
They're calling it:
"The economy's bad and he hasn't been able to find work."
"He's depressed and has a learning disorder that's made it hard for him to keep a job."
"We haven't been able to get out of debt despite me making good money."
"We constantly fight about money."
"He refuses to sit down with anyone other than his advisor."
Meanwhile, women are burning out under carrying the load of what they can't name as abuse because it doesn't fit the textbook definition.
In this episode, I share:
-the process of moving from "what am I doing wrong" to "there's definitely something wrong here" that enabled me to leave;
-my recommended GTFO plan;
-other women's stories of financial abuse that they graciously offered over IG (and gave consent to share for this episode).
In 30 minutes, you'll recognize the subtle signs of financial control in your relationship dynamics, inoculate yourself against financial abuse, and maybe even help someone who's in that sitch right now.
