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Starting over: How to rebuild your finances after escaping a financially abusive relationship

Starting over: How to rebuild your finances after escaping a financially abusive relationship

When you think of domestic abuse, physical or verbal assault are probably the first things that come to mind. Unfortunately, financial abuse is often overlooked, even though it occurs in 99% of all domestic violence cases. The effects of financial abuse can last for years or even decades after victims escape abusive relationships.