April 19, 2026

Debt Trauma

Past financial crises don’t just disappear when the bills are finally paid; they often leave lasting psychological scars. Debt trauma and financial PTSD can cause paralyzing anxiety, hoarding behaviors, and intense panic over joint bank accounts. Here, we address the crushing emotional weight of past bankruptcies, childhood poverty, and mounting marital debt, offering compassionate strategies to prevent your financial fears from destroying your relationship.