Financial/Economic abuse is present in 99% of domestic violence cases.  It's a way that abusers/gaslighters/narcissists gain power and control in a relationship.  Find out how to identify financial/economic abuse, and learn what you can do to protect yourself and your children.  Resources: National Domestic Violence Hotline at www.thehotline.org or 1-800-799-7233; domestic violence pro bono legal services guide at  www.probono.net/dv/oppsguide/. Dr. Stephanie Sarkis is the host of Talking Brains and the author of Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People and Break Free.  www.stephaniesarkis.com