On this episode of The Damaged Ones, Mike Garcia and Sarah Altland unpack the rarely discussed — but widely experienced — reality of financial abuse. Whether it comes from a spouse, a partner battling addiction, or a family member who controls every dollar, financial abuse leaves emotional damage long after the money is gone.

We dive into the most common struggles people face: restricted access to funds, destroyed credit, forced dependence, manipulation disguised as “help,” and the fear of starting over with nothing.

This is an honest, empathetic conversation about the invisible chains money can create — and how people slowly rebuild their power, identity, and independence.

Reminder:

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