Author Corrie Gallien Launches Groundbreaking Book On The Economic Impact of Abusive Relationships

NEW ORLEANS - July 12, 2025 - PRLog -- Abuse doesn't just hurt physically and emotionally. It also costs financially. And for too long the economic fallout has been ignored. Attorney, speaker, and survivor Corrie Gallien breaks the silence with her powerful debut book, Personal Injury: The Economic Impact of Abusive Relationships ("Personal Injury"). A compelling blend of personal narrative, legal insight, hard truths, and empowering reassurances, this book lifts the veil on an overlooked subject - financial abuse.

A Louisiana-based personal injury, business law, appellate, and research attorney, Gallien brings over a decade of legal experience and a deeply personal story to this work. From debts left behind after abandonment and careers derailed by emotional pressure, to housing instability and legal hurdles, she paints a vivid, unflinching picture of the long-term costs that survivors carry.

With a unique blend of legal expertise and lived experience, Gallien provides more than awareness—she offers validation, tools, and a path forward for survivors rebuilding from financial devastation. Her work resonates with those directly impacted by domestic violence,  advocates, attorneys, legislators, and supporters seeking to understand and rectify the full scope of abuse.

Gallien's book features a powerful foreword by Dené Thibeaux, a respected Louisiana family law attorney deeply involved in survivor advocacy through Faith House, a Lafayette-based domestic violence shelter and resource center. Thibeaux's foreword calls the Personal Injury book a validating resource for survivors and a rallying call for professionals and policymakers.

As an attorney, Gallien knows what it means to pursue justice for those physically harmed. However, as a survivor, she also understands that not all injuries are visible. Whether navigating debt, divorce, custody battles, or the day-to-day costs of starting over, Personal Injury gives survivors a new lens and a renewed sense of agency.

"Abuse is personal. It attacks your sense of self, stability, and ability to thrive. I chose the title because the economic damage caused by abuse is a personal injury, and it deserves to be treated that way. I wrote this book for every woman who thought survival was supposed to be enough," Gallien shares. "Because real recovery and justice include financial freedom and economic repair."

The "5 Financial Realities Survivors Face—and the Power to Reclaim Control (https://corriegallien.com/the-hidden-costs-of-abuse/)", a free mini-guide to Personal Injury is available as a free download on her website. Visit Gallien's website, CorrieGallien.com, to purchase her books, request a media kit, or invite her to speak at your next event.