Women need security before they can begin to conquer the other demons in their lives. Until a woman feels both safe and financially secure, she often has a hard time working to move up the success ladder. Many women do not earn even a living wage, many women feel unsafe due to domestic violence, and these issues can compound one another. If a woman can't make enough money to support herself and her family, she may not have the strength to get out of an abusive situation.
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