Episode #105: Financial Abuse Red Flags Every Women Needs to Spot Before Leaving a Toxic Relationship!

Many women do not realize they are experiencing financial abuse until they try to leave the relationship and suddenly discover they have no access to accounts, damaged credit, overwhelming debt, or no safe financial path forward.In this deeply personal conversation, Lizzie and Deana discuss the hidden red flags of financial abuse inside toxic relationships, including:financial control and surveillancehidden debt and secret credit cardsshame around spending moneybeing monitored through banking apps and technologylosing access to passwords and accountsbankruptcy, damaged credit, and starting overfear of leaving because of financesgray divorce and midlife financial abuserebuilding after financial devastationpractical wisdom for creating a safe financial exit planBoth Lizzie and Deana share personal experiences of financial abuse, bankruptcy, damaged credit, and the emotional toll that financial control takes on women trying to survive toxic relationships.We also discuss the difference between healthy financial hardship and financial abuse, and why emotional safety, accountability, and transparency matter deeply in healthy relationships.If money has been used to shame you, monitor you, silence you, or control you, we want you to know that you are not weak, and your future is not over.Scripture:Galatians 5:1 — “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.”Because you are not alone.You are not crazy.And you are deeply loved.Support the show🎙️ Stay Connected with Us! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @survivingrelationships12 🎵 Follow us on TikTok: @survivingtoxicrel 🌐 Visit our website: Looking to be a guest or host a guest for your podcast?https://www.joinpodmatch.com/deanalizzieContact us anytime at our email:  [email protected] 📘 Join our Facebook community: Surviving Toxic Relationships with The Matadoras: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556560386678Disclaimer:  The views expressed by our guests are their own, and this show is for educational purposes only. It is not therapy, medical, or professional advice, and listening does not create a therapeutic relationship. If you need personalized support, please reach out to a licensed professional. If you’re in crisis or immediate danger, please call 911 for help.