I saw this on Facebook and I had to see what you thought.
IS THIS FINANCIAL ABUSE?
Husband makes 300,000+ a year.
When our son was born, he said i can stay at home, which i did.
I was getting my disability/maternity checks/PTO from my work checks so I’m still able to contribute even if i’m not working.
I was in the trenches with our son! I felt alone, unsupported by him which his justification is that he was working so hard to provide.
It got so bad that he decided to tell me to go back to work after a year and pay for half of all expenses!
He cut me off phone bill, car insurance, groceries, etc. He said if i’m making him feel like he doesn’t do anything then he won’t.
His food is his and his bills are his and i’m left to fend for my own as well.
but here’s the thing, he makes what he makes and i make 70,000.
the equitable division of bills is ridiculous
what should i do? HELP ME
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This male seems to act like your a roommate and doesn’t know what a marriage is (sigh) unfortunately it’s majority of the population
Personally, I would leave so fast. I understand not everyone has the opportunity however this is very much financial abuse. Being a stay home parent is a job and the provider for the house should understand that.
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It sounds like you’re experiencing financial abuse. He’s using money to control and isolate you, which isn’t right. Being a mother and taking care of the household is a difficult job that often goes unappreciated. Consider documenting everything, seeking support from a therapist, and researching your rights. You deserve to feel secure and valued in your relationship.