As with all types of abuse, financial abuse is rooted in the desire of one partner to have power and control over the other. A partner who chooses to abuse will control their partner's finances or their ability to provide for themselves through a job or public assistance they receive. My narcissistic ex quickly took control of my finances. I went from being completely independent to not being able to make a move without consulting my ex. In this episode, I go share some of the struggles of life's financial struggles after leaving a financially, abusive partner.