Category Archives: Trauma, Cults, and Shame

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, between 94-99% of domestic violence survivors have also experienced economic abuse. In a world where costs are going up quickly, it’s no surprise that 3 in 4 couples have tension when it comes to money. But there’s a big difference between healthy talks about money and somethingContinue reading “5 Red Flags of Financial Abuse in Relationships”

My partner walked out of a therapy appointment and informed me that his therapist told him that our relationship was codependent.  I didn’t see the big deal. If codependency is focusing on someone else and putting them first, what is so wrong with that?  I grew up being taught we were SUPPOSED to put othersContinue reading “When Love Costs Too Much: The Financial Toll of Codependency”

“Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.” – Brene Brown Shame is a lie that disconnects you from others, from yourselves, and your purpose.  It keeps you cowering in the dark where the monster of shame grows as it whispers, “you can’t tell anyone the truth, or theyContinue reading “No Shame, Just Gain: Reimagining Your Relationship with Money”

I consider myself lucky for having financial education growing up.  My dad owned several businesses and money & business topics were openly talked about.  I have been working professionally since I was 13 years old and by the time I moved out at the age of 19, I had $13,000 in my account, got aContinue reading “How Trauma Sabotages Our Finances”