Fear and Finances: Part 3 in a series on Domestic Violence
Kirsten’s life tragically ended in violence. I continue this series by looking at another, and all too common, form of domestic abuse. It seemed reasonable in the beginning – supportive even. He said he would handle the finances once they moved in together. He earned a bit more than her so she trusted that he would be fiscally responsible. When they joined households, they also joined finances. She provided all of her accounts, passwords, and trust. “Why did you spend $123 at Target?” he demanded to know. She recited her purchases confused over his anger. “You need to follow the