You probably guessed this one.
Financial abuse is when the abuser uses money as a form of abuse. Now, this could be through various forms.
Refusing to provide basic needs when the funds are available. Controlling your spending, or limiting your access to money that is rightly yours. This can also be the result of your partner demanding certain tasks to be done in order for you to receive payment. This can also look like limited work ability.
Financial abuse happens more than we are aware, I'm sure. While some of us may need a hand in balancing a check book, it is not ok to have money with held by your partner for any reason.
This form of abuse will leave the victim with less confidence, a feeling of isolation and it gives the abuser more control than they would other wise. With financial abuse in the equation it can feel impossible to get away from your abuser.
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