trad wives are indentured servants? - life after trad wife [broke, homeless, regret]

Become a Paid Subscriber and get Uninterrupted Episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manifestelle/subscribe Get the SGSG hoodie: https://shopisla.co Subscribe to the Weekly ManifesTEA Newsletter: https://manifestelle.substack.com Follow me on IG and Tiktok: manifestelle In this episode, Elle discusses the real experiences of women who made the choice to become tradwives, only to find themselves facing financial and emotional struggles. Elle brings attention to stories of women who ended up regretting their decisions to drop out of college, give up their careers, and become financially dependent on their partners. She highlights the importance of financial autonomy and the potential pitfalls of rushing into marriage and motherhood without a backup plan. Elle encourages listeners to continue their education, develop their careers, and secure their financial independence regardless of their relationship status. Elle also addresses societal pressures that rush women into early marriage and motherhood, advising her listeners not to believe in the fear of 'expiration'. She emphasizes that education and autonomous decision-making should not be sacrificed in the race against time. She touches upon the options available for non-working spouses in terms of financial planning, such as Spousal IRAs and Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs), urging her listeners to always secure their financial futures. Elle also brings up the harsh reality of how some women are forced to walk away from their marriages with nothing due to cultural, subcultural, and familial expectations and pressures. In conclusion, Elle encourages her listeners to stay alert, make informed decisions, and always prioritize their personal growth and financial independence.