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Rahkim Sabree Leading Thought Leader On Financial Trauma | Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®️)+ Financial Therapist | Forbes Contributor

Rahkim Sabree is an author/columnist, speaker, and coach with a focus on financial empowerment. This page represents the official work, accomplishments, and thoughts of Rahkim Sabree.

I've met people who have completely changed their financial circumstances and still feel anxious about money.They earn m...
02/09/2026

I've met people who have completely changed their financial circumstances and still feel anxious about money.

They earn more.

They save more.

They invest.

They pay down debt.

But the fear doesn't always leave with the financial problem.

That's because our relationship with money isn't built entirely from numbers.

It's also shaped by our experiences.

What we saw growing up.

What we experienced.

What we lost.

What we were taught to believe.

And sometimes, our nervous system continues responding to an old financial reality even after our circumstances have changed.

That doesn't mean you're doing something wrong.

It means there's more to financial wellness than a balance sheet.

💬 Have you ever experienced financial anxiety even when you technically had "enough"?

You don't have to share anything personal. Even a "yes" is enough.

If this resonated with you, share this post with someone who needs to hear it.

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21/08/2026

We spend a lot of time telling people what financial success should look like.

Earn more.

Invest more.

Own more.

Accumulate more.

But what happens when we stop and ask:

What do I actually want my money to make possible?

For one person, that might be wealth.

For another, it might be freedom.

For another, it might be taking care of family.

For someone else, it might simply be waking up without financial anxiety.

There isn't one definition.

Complete this sentence:

"I'll know I'm financially successful when ______."

No wrong answers.

Share yours below.

Then tag someone whose definition of financial success inspires you.

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Sometimes the most powerful money lessons aren't taught directly.They're observed.You watch your parents worry about bil...
20/08/2026

Sometimes the most powerful money lessons aren't taught directly.

They're observed.

You watch your parents worry about bills.

You notice when certain things are considered "too expensive."

You hear conversations about debt.

You see how adults respond when an unexpected expense shows up.

You learn what money means by watching how the people around you interact with it.

Those experiences can stay with us long after we've become adults.

💬 What is one thing you learned about money from watching your family?

It could be positive.
It could be difficult.
It could be something you're still trying to unlearn.
If you're comfortable sharing, tell us below.

And if this question made you think of someone, share this post with them.

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We often assume that if someone knows more about money, they'll automatically make better financial decisions.Sometimes ...
19/08/2026

We often assume that if someone knows more about money, they'll automatically make better financial decisions.

Sometimes that's true.

Sometimes it isn't.

Because knowing what to do and feeling emotionally safe enough to do it are two different things.

That's one of the ideas behind my work in financial trauma.

💬 What's one financial decision you know you "should" make but still find difficult?

No judgment here.

If this gave you a new perspective, share it with someone working in financial wellness, financial education, or personal finance.

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Financial trauma doesn't always disappear when our circumstances improve.I've worked with people who increased their inc...
18/08/2026

Financial trauma doesn't always disappear when our circumstances improve.

I've worked with people who increased their income, paid down debt, built wealth, and still felt anxious about money.

That's because financial trauma isn't simply about how much money someone has.

It's also about what they've experienced.

It's about the stories they've learned.

It's about how their mind and body learned to respond to financial uncertainty.

You can change your financial circumstances and still need to work through what those circumstances taught you.

That's part of the reason I believe financial therapy matters.

💬 Have you ever noticed an old financial fear showing up even after your situation improved?

You don't have to share the details. Even one word is enough.

If this resonates, share it with someone who may need the language for what they're experiencing.

📚 I explore this more deeply in Overcoming Financial Trauma.

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13/08/2026

I've spent years working around financial education, financial services, and financial behavior.

And one thing continues to stand out:

Knowing what to do and feeling safe enough to do it are not always the same thing.

Someone can know they should open the bill.

They can know they should look at the bank statement.

They can know they should start saving.

And still avoid doing it.

That doesn't automatically mean they're irresponsible.

There may be a story underneath the behavior.

That's why I talk about financial trauma.

💬 Do you think traditional financial education spends enough time addressing the emotional side of money? Why or why not?

I'd love to hear your perspective.

If this made you think differently, share it with someone who works in financial wellness, HR, or financial education.

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Our relationship with money often begins long before our first paycheck.We learn by watching.We learn through experience...
12/08/2026

Our relationship with money often begins long before our first paycheck.

We learn by watching.

We learn through experience.

We learn from the people around us.

Some of those lessons help us.

Others may continue influencing our financial behavior long after the circumstances that created them are gone.

That doesn't mean we need to blame the people who raised us.

Most people were doing the best they could with what they had.

But understanding what we inherited gives us the opportunity to decide what we want to pass forward.

💬 What's one belief about money you grew up with that you've had to reconsider as an adult?
Share only what you're comfortable sharing.

If this carousel resonated with you, share it with someone who is working on their own relationship with money.

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I wrote Overcoming Financial Trauma because I wanted to expand the conversation around money.Not just:How much do you ma...
11/08/2026

I wrote Overcoming Financial Trauma because I wanted to expand the conversation around money.

Not just:
How much do you make?
How much do you save?
How much debt do you have?

But also:
What happened to you?
What did you learn about money growing up?
What experiences shaped your financial decisions?
What beliefs are you carrying that may no longer serve you?

Financial literacy matters.
But information is only part of the equation.
Understanding the person behind the financial behavior matters too.

📚 If you're ready for a different conversation about money, pick up a copy of Overcoming Financial Trauma.

What's one thing you wish traditional financial education talked about more?
Drop it in the comments.

If this perspective resonates, share this post with someone who would appreciate a different approach to financial wellness.

07/08/2026

There are moments in life that make more sense in hindsight.

What felt like a career decision can later reveal itself as something much deeper.

I've learned that our biggest transitions aren't always driven by ambition. Sometimes they're shaped by the need to protect our well-being, align with our values, or make room for the life we're meant to build.

Those moments deserve reflection because they often teach us more than success ever could.

👉 Have you ever realized that a major decision in your life was about more than you originally thought? What did it teach you?

If this resonated with you, share it with someone who's navigating a season of change.

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