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Reciprocity is the Vibe Behind Doris Buffett’s WISP

Financial Abuse, Guest Blog, Intimate Partner Violence, Mindset

Reciprocity is the practice of giving and receiving.

It’s an equal exchange of giving what you have to give (freely, without hesitation) and taking what is needed (without shame or greed).

A balanced exchange creates a community where everyone thrives.

An imbalance creates problems.

  • Too much giving creates a situation where one has power over another.
  • Too much receiving reinforces a sense of helplessness.
white and yellow food scale slightly imbalanced
Photo by Piret Ilver on Unsplash

Every one of us has needs that must be attended to, as well as gifts that can be shared.

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Financial Abuse and Domestic Violence

Financial Abuse

Did you know that financial abuse and domestic violence almost always go hand in hand ?

Financial abuse occurs in 99% of domestic violence cases.

In fact, financial abuse is often cited by victims of abuse as the main reason they stayed with or returned to an abusive partner.

~ National Network to End Domestic Violence

I didn’t even know what financial abuse was until years after I left my abusive marriage. At the time, all I knew was that I wasn’t allowed to make money decisions.

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