How to Achieve Financial Independence After Abuse [140]

Do you picture yourself and your children begging on the streets if you dare to leave?Are you overwhelmed at the thought of making ends meet as a single mom?Do you wonder how you'll pay for groceries, much less legal fees, if you escape?One of the biggest fears for women in abusive marriages is that they won't survive financially.And it's a fear based on a lot of truth. But it's not the final say. Hear from a woman who's been there, done, and literally wrote a book on it. So don't turn back. If you feel financially trapped, this podcast covers:Smart tactics for squirreling away money without escalating the abuse in your relationshipSafe maneuvers to keep the peace while you're preparing to leaveA strategy for keeping the lights on when there's more month than moneyA valuable list of resources for women in your exact situationLydia Dominguez’s story of running, returning, and finding freedom from abuse for goodAccess the transcript, read the show notes, and/or ask Natalie a question here Related Resources:Don’t Turn Back: A Reassuring Road Map to Navigating Divorce after Abuse -Legally, Financially, and Spiritually by Lydia DominguezWomen’s Law: This organization provides legal information and referrals for women in dire straitsThe National Association of Crime Victim Compensation Boards Supports state compensation programs to provide financial aid to victims.  Lydia’s websiteIf you are a Christian woman who thinks you may be in an emotionally destructive marriage, learn more at https://flyingfreenow.comI'll send you (free!) the first chapter of my book, Is It Me? Making Sense of Your Confusing Marriage, which has an assessment to help you figure out if your relationship is abusive or not. All you have to do is hop on my mailing list at https://flyingfreesisterhood.com/free-downloadYou can also find out about our online education and support program for women of faith at https://joinflyingfree.comAnd finally, if you are a divorced Christian woman who wants to take back her life and get healthy, lose weight, have amazing relationships, get things done, build a business or career, and even find a good man (if you want one) - check out Flying Higher at https://joinflyinghigher.comLydia Dominguez currently serves as a technical sergeant in the United States Air Force. She also holds a bachelor of arts degree in business management and has ten years of experience in human resources. She relies on more than a decade of personal experience, as well as the stories of others, to educate and encourage abused women to escape their abusers and start the recovery process. During her own twelve-year physical, emotionally, and financially abusive relationship, she attempted to escape seven times. Each time, Lydia was determined never to go back—until she did. After becoming free for good, she wrote Don’t Turn Back, a book she hopes will promote empowerment, healing, and forgiveness for women in abusive relationships.