She Escaped Her Abuser. But Not Before He Buried Her in Debt.

She escaped her abuser. But not before he buried her in debt.

One day, Sarah Ortiz bought a sweater at Target. She knew money was tight. She had just moved across the country from California to Massachusetts with her two toddlers and husband to seek costly, specialized medical care for one of her boys. But, Ortiz thought, it was just $25. And she needed a new sweater. Still, Ortiz was nervous. She always handled the shopping for her family, filling the fridge, clothing her children, and ensuring the needs …

She Left Her Abuser. Why Is She Still Paying for His Credit Card Debt?

One day, Sarah Ortiz bought a sweater at Target. She knew money was tight. She had just moved across the country from California to Massachusetts with her two toddlers and husband to seek costly, specialized medical care for one of her boys. But, Ortiz thought, it was just $25. And she needed a…