Comments on: What the Heck is “Economic Abuse”?-Allstate Foundation Blogger Initiative

By: Mildred

Mildred — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:56:21 +0000

As the economy continues to deteriorate, this might become more of a problem not only for women but the elderly and teens establishing credit. Be watchful and wise! For the elderly, check out http://www.calbankers.com/content/governmentandlegalaffairs_elderabusetrainingmaterials.asp.

By: Attorneymom

Attorneymom — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:18:42 +0000

I hate FICO.

By: msladydeborah

msladydeborah — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 05:35:09 +0000

My mother, grandmother and aunts all preached the doctorine of Blessing Yourself With Your Own Cash!

This is a good piece of information Gina. I will certainly pass it on to my sista/friends. I’m sure that there is someone we know who can use this information.

By: Felicia (aka Mommy B)

Felicia (aka Mommy B) — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:49:03 +0000

Allstate, I’m so impressed! Not only is this an important initiative, but when marketers actually take the time to get to know the audiences of the bloggers they reach out to they’re already one step ahead. This message is perfect for the WAOD audience. And now, I’m going to blog it about for my readers because I know they’d be interested to learn about this, too.

Marketers take heed. This is how it’s done.

By: LD

LD — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:38:50 +0000

Yep, this is so evident these days. I also, noticed this to be true with fathers who are paying child support. Many of them get so fustrated that they tend to be physically and verbally abusive.

By: Tamara

Tamara — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:06:05 +0000

Long time reader and lurker…

Gina, thanks for posting this! I get so tired of hearing “people” ask, “why doesn’t the woman just leave?” They don’t understand that abusers know how to control a lot of things, including money/finances that prevent women from getting out of abusive relationships. The victims have no family support and no money, and often they have young children. So, they have no choice but to stay or either have their children on the street.

By: Faith

Faith — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:43:41 +0000

If this helps just one person….

By: Wanna Twinkie

Wanna Twinkie — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:56:13 +0000

Gina Thank you for posting and your parental unit set a great example for you!

The recent Clark Rockerfeller parental kidnapping case in Boston did include economic abuse by the kidnapper, Clark Rockerfeller towards his wife, a woman who earned big bankroll, while married.

Keep up the great work of uncovering injustice and abuse.

By: LaJane Galt

LaJane Galt — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:51:19 +0000

Been there. Great link Gina. I’m going to forward this to a friend.

By: Ananda Leeke

Ananda Leeke — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:13:38 +0000

Thanks so much Gina. I sent your blog post to my Sigma Gamma Rho sorors, other sistalove/brothalove friends, and family members. I will post it on BAP Living too. Many blessings.