In my practice, the most common type of abuse I see is financial abuse.

I've talked with many women going through abuse and I've seen some experience a mental paralysis around leaving the situation. Many clients report "feeling stuck" because they don't know how they can afford to leave. If they leave without the chance to prepare, they're left vulnerable to homelessness or reconciliation out of financial necessity.

Recently, I attended Bill Eddy's session on "Managing High Conflict Personalities," which I found extremely relevant not only for my clients, but also for myself. I've discussed a few contentious situations I've had with my ex in previous blog posts, and I wanted to share my key takeaways from Bill's session.

My commitment to this cause stems from a realization that financial abuse, a prevalent yet often overlooked form of domestic violence, leaves deep scars on its survivors. It's a silent epidemic I'm determined to combat by empowering women with the knowledge to recognize its early signs and the courage to seek help.

In my years of helping women navigate through and beyond divorce, I've encountered a deeply troubling yet often invisible issue: financial abuse.