EP 57 4 Financial Red Flags in an Alcoholic Marriage

Financial problems in an alcoholic marriage aren't always obvious at first. Sometimes it's money disappearing without explanation. Sometimes it's missed work, unpredictable income, impulsive spending, or bills that aren't getting paid. I neer thought things would progress to where they did and left me and the kids in a financial pickle!

And sometimes the bigger concern isn't what is happening today—it's realizing how financially vulnerable you could be if things do spiral or if something unexpected happens!

In Episode 57 of Wife On The Rocks, I'm answering listener questions about alcoholism, marriage, and finances and sharing four financial red flags—or hard lines—that I believe wives need to pay attention to when addiction is affecting their home.

This isn't about controlling your husband's money or assuming the worst.

It's about understanding your own financial reality and recognizing when addiction may be putting you or your children in a vulnerable position. The Lord provided in miraculous ways for me and my kiddos when things spiraled in our lives! I believe we experienced many miraculous unexplained finanacial provision! However, I learned in subsequent relapses to watch out for a few signs when it came to money and addiction and that is what I want to share today!

Questions to Ask Yourself

In this episode, we'll talk about questions like:

Do you have access to money if you suddenly need it?

Do you know what's actually happening with your household finances?

Is money disappearing or being spent in ways you can't account for?

If your husband's income changed—or disappeared altogether—what would happen?

Could you continue paying the mortgage or rent, utilities, groceries, insurance, and other necessities?