Financial abuse is one of the most common — and least talked about — forms of control. It keeps victims trapped, isolated, and questioning their worth.

This week, Amanda Scott joins me to pull back the curtain on 17 years of emotional and financial abuse inside her marriage. She shares how control slowly became her “normal,” why victims often don’t recognize the signs until it’s too late, and the pivotal moment she finally said “enough.”

If you’ve ever felt stuck, powerless, or unsure whether what you’re experiencing is “normal”… this episode could be your turning point.

What you’ll learn:

✅ Red flags of financial control & emotional manipulation
✅ How abusers slowly erode self-worth to keep victims compliant
✅ Why staying “for the kids” often reinforces generational trauma
✅ Practical steps to rebuild your power, self-worth & support system
✅ How to stop mistaking control for love — and start trusting your gut again

Amanda’s memoir, Finding My Way Back to Me, is available on Amazon and her website.

How to connect:
https://www.amandajscott.com/
https://amandajscottpodcast.com/

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The Silent Trap That Keeps Victims Stuck