Narcissism Glossary
Money and work controlled so you can't leave (financial abuse)
💸 Financial abuse is one person unilaterally managing the money — living funds, accounts, income, the chance to work — until spending, working, or leaving becomes nearly impossible for the other.
Setting a budget together differs from requiring permission for every purchase, or cutting off the money after a refusal.
Setting a budget together differs from requiring permission for every purchase, or cutting off the money after a refusal.
Often seen in situations like these
💳 They control all the income and dispense a fixed allowance.
🚫 "I provide everything — why would you need to work?" — and your working life gets blocked.
📜 Loans get taken out in your name, behind your back.
🚫 "I provide everything — why would you need to work?" — and your working life gets blocked.
📜 Loans get taken out in your name, behind your back.
When this happens, try this
💡 Keep your bank records and related documents somewhere safe if you can. If debt in your name or other financial trouble worries you, contact the bank directly, pull your credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com, and consult a legal aid office (LawHelp.org).