She listens to me and offers some advice. She says that when she was in the same situation, her friends and family minimized it. Since then, she learned that it is actually a strategy of domination. She suggests that I call an organization that specializes in intimate partner violence—she even offers to make the call with me. The support worker I speak to tells me about emergency financial aid options and possible legal aid. She suggests that I get started by creating a file with all the evidence I have of his refusal to pay.