When does financial support turn into financial control? Are you really in charge of your finances - or just being told you are? What if the person you love most is also the one slowly eroding your financial freedom?

In this gripping episode of Financially Ever After Widowhood, Stacy sits down with narcissist divorce coach and survivor Victoria McCooey to talk about something that happens far too often but is rarely talked about: financial abuse. From subtle control to outright manipulation, Victoria pulls back the curtain on what this form of abuse looks like, how it evolves, and why even the smartest, most capable women can find themselves stuck in it. With raw honesty and hard-won wisdom, she shares not just her story, but real strategies for reclaiming your power - and your paycheck.

You'll hear them discuss:

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  How financial abuse often starts with what seems like kindness or practicality

  
  


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  Why smart, educated, successful women are still vulnerable to financial manipulation

  
  


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  The common emotional traps that keep women stuck in abusive dynamics

  
  


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  Telltale signs you're being excluded or controlled financially

  
  


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  What to do if you're afraid of retaliation or escalating violence when trying to leave

  
  


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  How Victoria “stole” her own paycheck to buy health insurance and what happened next

  
  


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  The vital role of tax returns, credit reports, and hidden debts in uncovering the truth

  
  


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  Why guilt and self-blame are so common - and completely undeserved

  
  


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  How community and connection can help women feel less alone and more empowered

  
  

Resources

Victoria McCooey on Web | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | Tiktok | Email | Phone: 516-449-4311

Stacy Francis on LinkedIn | X(Twitter) | Email

FrancisFinancial.com

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