Ep. 93 Was Emotional and Financial Illiteracy the Patriarchy’s Perfect Trap?

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Have you ever felt like the system was rigged against you—like no matter how hard you tried, something invisible kept you stuck?

In this episode of The Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Podcast, we unpack how patriarchy created a devastating two-part trap: emotional illiteracy in men and financial illiteracy in women. These weren’t accidents—they were engineered to keep people disconnected, disempowered, and dependent.

We explore:

• How boys are taught to suppress emotion, disconnect from vulnerability, and equate masculinity with numbness
• How girls are conditioned to avoid money, mistrust their instincts, and depend on others for financial security
• The historical and cultural systems that reinforced these roles—and how they still echo today
• What patriarchy stole from both men and women: emotional fluency, financial freedom, and the right to live fully human lives
• How this imbalance creates the perfect conditions for narcissistic abuse to thrive

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt silenced, stuck, or ashamed for not knowing what they were never taught. If you’ve questioned why emotional connection feels impossible—or why leaving a harmful relationship feels terrifying—this conversation will help you name the trap, trace its roots, and begin to break free.

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