10 Actions People Say Are Normal But Are Actually Abusive - Page 2

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Withholding resources

One form of abuse that is not discussed enough is financial abuse. As explained by Very Well Mind, “financial abuse involves controlling a victim’s ability to acquire, use, and maintain financial resources.” In these scenarios, the abuser may be the breadwinner of the family and withhold funds in order to make the victim comply with their wishes. In other cases, the victim may be employed but forced to turn over her earnings to her abuser. This form of abuse, which is often present in both physically and emotionally abusive relationships, presents a major obstacle when the victim attempts to exit the relationship.