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Season 5, Ep. 12
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Financial abuse often goes hand in hand with other forms of abuse within relationships but gets spoken about less. We are very lucky to have Liz on the show who shares her experience and how she went from being a broke single mum to rebuilding her financial future.
🛑 This episode touches on themes relating to abusive relationships and may be distressing to some listeners. If you have been impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence or abuse, help is available at 1800RESPECT. Remember to chat with your GP if you are experiencing any issues in regards to your mental health or contact Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.
Liz's story touches on:
👉🏾 the lies her partner told to use their money to start another relationship, leaving her with no money to raise their son
👉🏻 financially supporting an ex who couldn't work due to a drug addiction
👉 the accompanying emotional and physical abuse
👉🏿 how she got the clarity to leave by taking a break from the relationship and talking with friends and helplines
👉🏻 some of the practical steps she took to rebuild her financial future and now has a net worth of $400k, amazing!
Check out Liz's blog, Teaching Brave and find her on social @teachingbrave
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