Article: How women rebuild financial stability after abusive relationships

Left with nothing: How women rebuild financial stability after abusive relationships

"When a woman leaves an abusive relationship, the struggle doesn’t end there – financial hardship often becomes the next challenge to overcome. Years of economic control and coercion can leave women without access to funds, or the ability to budget their way to stability.

We spoke to Jackie Smith, a Specialist DFV Financial Advocate at Micah Projects and Brisbane Domestic Violence Service (BDVS), about the path to reclaiming financial independence.

Through personalised support and advocacy, Jackie assists women impacted by domestic and family violence to break free from these financial traps and work towards recovery..."

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