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Exposing Financial Abuse: When Money is a Weapon Kindle Edition

by Shannon Thomas LCSW (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Exposing Financial Abuse: When Money is a Weapon is a raw and shocking exposé of economic exploitation and abuse that occurs within families, the family law courts, among peers, and places of worship.

Within Exposing Financial Abuse: When Money Is a Weapon, you will be given the opportunity to pull the curtain back and see into the lives of those who have been financially harmed by someone close to them. Taking a closer look at this hidden world is a unique gift that cannot be taken lightly or without honor for those who have chosen to allow us to peek into the most personal aspects of their lives.

Test yourself. How would you describe financial abuse? It is quietly happening all around us and is hidden within our neighborhoods and communities. You probably know someone who lives within a financially abusive household, and you don't even know it.

What is financial abuse? Has your spouse or parent taken out lines of credit in your name without your consent? Does your ex-spouse suddenly stop paying child support as a means of furthering their abuse and control over your life? Has your partner moved money from your joint account to a secret individual account without your prior knowledge or consent? Do your parents use financial gifts as an open door to demand future compliance on your part? Are you blamed for creating financial stress but are not the one who overspends? Did your ex-spouse hide his or her income from being included in the calculations for child and/or spousal support? Have your religious leaders said that you must give to the church first, even if that means you cannot provide for your household's basic needs? Do you carry the full burden of making enough money for your household because your partner refuses to maintain steady employment?

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Shannon Thomas, LCSW is the best-selling author of Healing from Hidden Abuse: A Journey Through the Stages of Recovery from Psychological Abuse, and the owner/lead therapist of an award-winning counseling practice in Southlake, TX. 

Bridging clinical advice with pop culture language, Thomas approaches her counseling work from the lens of a therapist and as a fellow survivor of psychological abuse. 

Thomas has been featured in top media outlets including Business Insider, Yahoo!, Yahoo! Finance, Teen Vogue, Elite Daily, Bustle, and Romper.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07D4M9Z7J
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ MAST Publishing House (June 26, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 26, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2241 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 237 pages
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Shannon Thomas, LCSW is the international bestselling author of Healing from Hidden Abuse: A Journey Through the Stages of Recovery from Psychological Abuse and Exposing Financial Abuse: When Money is a Weapon, and the owner/lead therapist of an award-winning counseling practice. Thomas is the co-founder of Keep Dreaming Big Project, a IRS-approved 501 (c)(3), which grants life-enriching wishes for survivors of abuse.

Bridging clinical advice with pop culture language, Thomas approaches her writing from the lens of a certified trauma therapist and as a fellow survivor of psychological and financial abuse. Her first book, Healing from Hidden Abuse, an international bestseller, has been published in several languages and serves as a road map for book studies and groups in multiple countries and across the United States. Thomas also developed the "Six Stages of Healing from Hidden Abuse" model, which has been met with favorable reviews and high applause from readers and mental health professionals worldwide.

Thomas is a content expert in media outlets including The Oprah Magazine, Associated Press, Business Insider, Reader's Digest, Yahoo!, Yahoo! Finance, USA Today, and Teen Vogue.

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Jackson
5.0 out of 5 stars Highly researched and well-written book that sheds light on financial abuse
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2018
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After Shannon's industry-changing first book, Healing from Hidden Abuse, I was so excited to read her second one. It did not disappoint! Although the topic is challenging and (at times) upsetting, the author manages to convey the content in a way that feels down-to-earth and safe.

The book begins by outlining some of the major red flags and tactics behind financial abuse. By keeping the victim from being financially independent, the perpetrator is able to force others to remain dependent on them. But like subtle abuse, this behavior is not always so obvious. It can be insidious, confusing, and downright mind-boggling. The abuser may project their own behavior onto the target, blaming them for the financial predicament that the abuser caused.

In one instance, the abuser even withheld money from the victim receiving medical help and prescriptions. And on the other side, there are partners who secretly build up debt in their partner's name, burying families in seemingly insurmountable problems.

But my favorite part of this book is that it also offers solutions. While many books about abuse simply suggest "just leave and go No Contact", this is not feasible advice when it comes to financial abuse. Often times, the abuser has a literal hold over the target's entire financial independence. So Shannon offers many creative approaches to managing these impossible situations safely. She also offers an entire section on protection, so this book can help anyone, even people who have not yet experienced financial manipulation.

Thank you to Shannon and all of the people who shared their stories in this great book!
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Amy Phillips
5.0 out of 5 stars I found this book to be very very useful on many levels
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2018
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As a mental health therapist in private practice and a person who has had many emotionally abusive relationships (familial, work, romantic, friends), I found this book to be very very useful on many levels. Also, the book is very timely for myself professionally (clients coming in with similar issues) and personally (just realized fairly recently what the truth of my life has been with specific people). Thank you Shannon for writing such a useful book! One thing though I did find as a problem. I ordered a paperback book and the fonts are huge! I am not sure if it was the printing of this particular book I bought or if it is consistent with all of the print versions of this book, but I think you should know it really makes it feel a bit unprofessionaly done. I think you might want to speak with your editor and publisher about correcting this for future printings. It makes it look like it was self published. That is my only complaint. The book is wonderful and so needed! Thank you, Amy Phillips, EdD, LCPC
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Jessica
5.0 out of 5 stars Insight and awareness towards healing
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2020
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I think I always knew that there was something wrong with the way I was treated financially by my Dad and how he controlled the household spending excessively growing up. I always thought there was a disconnect. Bc he was making bunch of money but we were living in a state of poverty. And I couldn’t quite put it into words, but it just feels awful. I’m so glad to have encountered this book. And the examples and survivors’ stories affirmed my suspicion and intuition from my gut. It was Financial Abuse period. Knowledge and acceptance of the abuse actually taking place gives me more peace towards separating from my toxic family. And it’s also inspiring to me at least to know the author is also a survivor of adult child of dysfunctional family systems. I’m slowly and finally chipping away the false guilt and shame put upon me by the abuser and finally walk away.
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Amber Karin Lee
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book, but didn't like the formatting.
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2018
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I love this book and appreciate the author for writing it. It resonated with me during my current, and has shed like in past events in my life concerning finance. A recommended read for anyone who is coming to grips with the hidden abuse and their life and trying to break free.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2021
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After reading her book “ Healing from Hidden abuse” it opened my eyes. I didn’t expect financial abuse to happen, but it was going on all along. Both these books opened my eyes and mind to the emotional destructive marriage I was in. I truly can clearly see now.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Really great, informative book!!!
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2019
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Shannon Thomas does an incredible job explaining what goes on behind the scenes and how so many people get away with devastating others financially. All judges, attorneys and therapists should be required to read this!!!
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Whitney Hamm
5.0 out of 5 stars Very validating and insightful.
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2018
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Great resource to educate anyone interested in learning more about financial abuse, whether current victims, survivors, or anyone willing to understand the depths of the effects this kind of abuse reaches.
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Sharon Henderson
5.0 out of 5 stars Financial Abuse Is Real
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2018
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The truth has been told in this book.
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