Episode 21 | How to Protect Your Wealth from an Abusive Relationship with Dana Diaz

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Episode Notes

Finding strength in the darkest of times, Dana S. Diaz shares her courageous journey of survival and resilience. In this eye-opening episode of Buried in Work, learn how to protect your wealth from an abusive relationship with insights from Dana S. Diaz, author of Gasping for Air: The Stranglehold of Narcissistic Abuse. Dana shares her courageous journey of survival, revealing strategies for safeguarding assets, protecting finances, and planning an estate even under the immense pressure of domestic violence and isolation.

Through powerful storytelling and practical advice, Dana emphasizes the importance of estate planning, financial protection, and building a safety net in challenging circumstances. This episode offers actionable steps and resources that empower listeners to take control of their financial future, no matter the circumstances.

Key Takeaways

• Estate Planning Under Duress: Dana discusses the unique challenges of estate planning while dealing with domestic violence and isolation.
• Importance of Support: Dana emphasizes the critical role of trusted friends and advocates in her journey.
• Practical Asset Protection: From hiding assets to arranging beneficiaries, Dana outlines her methods for securing her family’s future.
• Planning for Loved Ones: Jared and Dana explore the emotional side of estate planning, including how Dana’s love for her son motivated her to prepare meticulously.
• Resources and Tools: Learn about resources available for people in similar situations, including safe ways to handle documents and assets without detection.

How To Get In Touch With Dana Diaz

• Dana’s Website: https://danasdiaz.com
• Buy Dana S. Diaz’s book, Gasping for Air: The Stranglehold of Narcissistic Abuse here: https://danasdiaz.com/gasping-for-air
• Dana’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanaSDiazAuthor
• Dana’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danas.diaz/

About Dana Diaz

Dana S. Diaz studied journalism and psychology at DePaul University. While there’s no better teacher than life experience and Dana has had life-long experiences with narcissistic abuse, her education did give her the ability to accurately verbalize and express how narcissistic abuse creates confusion and conflict within victims.

Today, Dana is a proud voice for fellow victims who are unable, afraid, or ashamed to share their experiences. She strives to create awareness and understanding to ensure victims are given the support they need to first understand their situation and then begin the healing process. Her first book, chronicling her own abusive marriage that lasted nearly three decades, started as a journal that she hid under the couch cushion in the basement.

When she isn’t speaking out on narcissistic abuse, Dana can be found listening to music by Eric Hutchinson, Elle King, Green Day, Amy Winehouse, Julia Michaels and Taylor Swift. She equally loves her gray Converse shoes (she wears them every day!) and her Toyota FJ Cruiser.

Dana watches the sun rise and set every single day, and enjoys hikes in the woods. She absolutely loves animals for their sensitivity and loving hearts, and has two cats, Kitty Kitty and Tigger. Dana makes her home in Illinois with her husband Doug.

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