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episode 155: 3 Roadblocks That Keep Victims of Abuse & Sexual Coercion Stuck
I hear that you are brave. I hear that you are strong. I hear that you have courage in spite of the most difficult odds. You are incredible and brave and strong. You are amazing, and we are proud of you.
Anne Blythe, founder of Betrayal Trauma Recovery
Leaving an abuser for good can feel terrifying, insurmountable, and overwhelming to victims of betrayal and abuse. Appropriate support and resources are key to maintaining your physical, emotional, and mental safety as you make the courageous decision to separate yourself from abuse.
Tania joins Anne Blythe on the free BTR podcast from a living space provided to her by a domestic violence women's shelter. Tania understands the heartbreaking reality that women face when they have to decide between a home, money, and custody of their children, or their own safety. Read the full transcript below and listen to the free BTR podcast to hear Tania's full story.
What If My Husband Takes All The Money?
Many women live in constant fear of losing access to bank accounts and having their wallets, cash, or other resources stolen by their abusive partners. Financial abuse is real and it is terrifying.
Disturbingly, many abusive men use this tactic (cutting victims off from financial resources) as a way to control and harm the victim.
This tragic reality may be making it very difficult for you to choose safety at this time. However, there are numerous, plentiful resources for women just like you.
Know that these resources are there for you because people who don’t even know you, people in the government, people at the justice center, women all over the world, they care about other women who are being victimized. They might not even know your name. Because of them, resources for abused women are available. They are for this type of situation [domestic abuse, including sexual coercion], and we freely give them to you. The community, the culture, freely gives it to you because you deserve it. You deserve help.
Anne Blythe, founder of Betrayal Trauma Recovery
What Resources Are Available To Victims of Domestic Abuse & Sexual Coercion?
There are many organizations and programs for victims of domestic abuse. Remember domestic abuse doesn't only mean physical battering. Any abuse in your home is domestic abuse, and that includes:
* Sexual coercion
* Emotional abuse
* Psychological abuse
* Marital rape
* Financial abuse
* Physical intimidation
Some of the resources available to victims of domestic abuse include:
* Local women's shelters
* Rape and emotional support hotlines
* Victim advocates for legal support
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o-Ix4QerwI
What If My Abuser Takes My Children?
The tragic reality is that many victims of abuse have to share custody with their abuser. In truly sickening instances,