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There is an assumption that once a woman has the right professionals around her, things should begin to feel more manageable. Sometimes they do. An attorney can explain legal rights and options. A therapist can provide a place to process experiences and understand emotional or relational patterns. A financial professional…

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There was a long time when I knew something wasn’t right in my relationship without fully understanding what I was experiencing. I knew I didn’t want to be screamed at. I knew being called names wasn’t okay. I knew I shouldn’t be mocked or ridiculed because I didn’t know something…