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Income does not guarantee that you will feel financially secure. Having a steady paycheck can't erase the baggage from your financial past. Old fears tend to resurface and block progress. What's a barrier that keeps showing up for you?

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Facing financial trauma is not fun. It’s uncomfortable and sometimes terrifying, but it’s the only way to grow. What’s one thing you’re scared to address but know you need to?

submitted 69 days ago • 0 comments

This all day! Money trauma isn't really about money. Trauma makes financial planning and resources effectively inaccessible -- until you resolve those barriers. Great post, @carlosmcwhortercpa.bsky.social !

submitted 69 days ago • 0 comments

Your financial situation didn't vanish on January 1st. But, each new year -- heck, each new day -- offers the change to begin to rewrite your story. This year, I’m choosing gentle, consistent exploration over shame.

submitted 89 days ago • 0 comments

An age-old sentiment indeed.

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I have a long flight coming up. I need to load up my Kindle. Please send your best book recommendations STAT. #help #tia

submitted 121 days ago • 5 comments

Feel like resisting the #AI domination with a pencil-to-paper original? I can vouch for @elofalltrades.bsky.social being a real person, an awesome human, and a truly talented artist.

submitted 121 days ago • 0 comments

Have you ever had to apply for SNAP ("food stamps")? I have. It was an absolute last resort to feed my family -- one wrapped immense shame. Tools, assistance, and advice are empowering only when you have control over them. Let's unpack this a bit.

submitted 121 days ago • 1 comment

Hard Fact: People without debilitating money trauma will never get it. They don't understand the struggle. Just stick to a budget. Just save money. Just watch the market. Just buy low and sell high.

submitted 121 days ago • 1 comment

Consumerism + Money Trauma = FOMO on Steroids Financial trauma involves chaos. When you can't rely on having what you need, unpredictability becomes the norm. We become hyper-focused on immediate situations, risks, threats, and opportunities.

submitted 122 days ago • 1 comment

Well, we made it through Thanksgiving. How's everyone feeling? a. still in a food coma b. unpacking emotional baggage c. waiting for someone to post bail d. all of the above

submitted 123 days ago • 1 comment

Buy N-O-T-H-I-N-G this week! This message is for my fellow traumonies (my term for people with money trauma). You don't need it. You will overspend. You cannot buy love from people with holiday gifts. The sales aren't worth it. Go enjoy your day. 🌞

submitted 124 days ago • 0 comments

Consumerism + Money Trauma = False Sense of Control Money trauma usually involves financial hardship, so buying things can feel like reclaiming your power or worth. While it is empowering to be able to pay for what we need, finding a balanced perspective can be difficult.

submitted 124 days ago • 1 comment

Money trauma cuts us off after Step 1. When your brain gets triggered by the topic on money, it becomes nearly impossible to process financial information. Thanks for the outline, Chris!