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EPISODE · Apr 10, 2026 · 16 MIN

How Emotional Abuse Hides Financial Abuse in Relationships

from THE MAKING OF ME · host Aro Benaiah Kehinde

Emotional abuse doesn’t always stand alone it can often hide deeper forms of control, including financial abuse.In this episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Amanda J. Scott, author of Finding My Way Back to Me, shares her powerful journey of surviving 17 years of domestic, emotional, and financial abuse.Amanda opens up about how emotional manipulation can mask financial control, making it difficult to recognize the warning signs until much later. She also shares her turning point, how she began rebuilding her life, and practical steps to regain self-worth, independence, and clarity.In this episode, you’ll learn:• How emotional abuse can disguise financial control• Subtle signs of manipulation to watch for• The moment that sparked Amanda’s transformation• Practical steps to rebuild confidence and independence• How to support yourself or someone going through abuseIf you’ve ever questioned your relationship dynamics or want to better understand how to support someone who might be struggling this conversation offers insight, clarity, and hope.🔗 Learn more and connect with Amanda:https://amandajscott.comDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories of courage, healing, and personal growth.#EmotionalAbuse #FinancialAbuse #HealingJourney #SelfWorth #PersonalGrowth #MakingOfMePodcast

Emotional abuse doesn’t always stand alone it can often hide deeper forms of control, including financial abuse.In this episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Amanda J. Scott, author of Finding My Way Back to Me, shares her powerful journey of surviving 17 years of domestic, emotional, and financial abuse.Amanda opens up about how emotional manipulation can mask financial control, making it difficult to recognize the warning signs until much later. She also shares her turning point, how she began rebuilding her life, and practical steps to regain self-worth, independence, and clarity.In this episode, you’ll learn:• How emotional abuse can disguise financial control• Subtle signs of manipulation to watch for• The moment that sparked Amanda’s transformation• Practical steps to rebuild confidence and independence• How to support yourself or someone going through abuseIf you’ve ever questioned your relationship dynamics or want to better understand how to support someone who might be struggling this conversation offers insight, clarity, and hope.🔗 Learn more and connect with Amanda:https://amandajscott.comDon’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories of courage, healing, and personal growth.#EmotionalAbuse #FinancialAbuse #HealingJourney #SelfWorth #PersonalGrowth #MakingOfMePodcast

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