For years I stayed silent—until my husband said I’d leave with nothing, unaware I owned the estate, backed his company, and funded his entire life

forced one person to perform dependence was not intimacy.

It was erasure.

Natalie and I used part of our original software proceeds to create a small investment program for women rebuilding businesses after divorce, caregiving, or financial abuse.

The program required transparent ownership documents, independent legal counsel, and direct financial education.continue reading …