Maria suffered years of psychological and physical abuse by her husband. He called her “stupid” and “worthless” so many times that she started to believe it herself. He forced her to sign complicated financial documents that she struggled to understand. If she asked questions, he threatened her and her dog. So, in fearful resignation, she signed.

Just when Maria created a safety plan to leave him, she learned that she was thousands of dollars in debt. Her abusive husband forced her to take out credit cards, a car loan and a cellphone plan in her name – none of which he paid for.  

Drowning in debt and burdened with a low credit score, Maria was unable to get a cellphone on her own, which made it difficult to find employment. She struggled to find housing because she could not pass the cr

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