Money Matters: Shedding Light on Financial Abuse in Relationships

Send us Fan MailThe newest episode of The Still Waters Podcast continues a series on abuse by focusing on financial (economic) abuse—when money shifts from a shared tool to a weapon used for power and control. Research indicates financial abuse occurs in 99% of domestic violence cases and can include common tactics such as controlling access to accounts, requiring receipts or permission for necessities, shaming spending, sabotaging a partner’s ability to work, and creating debt in a victim’s name to damage their credit. The episode contrasts abuse with healthy financial imbalance and emphasizes warning signs and practical steps a person can take if they determine they are in this situation.  00:00 Welcome 00:48 What Is Financial Abuse03:22 Controlling Access to Money05:58 Real Life Stay at Home Example07:23 Sabotaging Work and Autonomy09:42 Debt and Credit Manipulation12:12 Traditional Roles and Authority14:05 Emotional Toll and Shame15:40 Teens and Dating Red Flags18:15 Why It’s Hard to Spot20:36 Imbalance Versus Abuse22:33 Self Check Questions24:47 Practical Steps to Prepare27:40 Key Takeaway 29:00 Closing  Contact The Still Waters Team www.stillwaterslife.comEmail us at:[email protected]@[email protected]@[email protected]@stillwaterslife.comLet us help you find healing and wellness at The Still Waters.