Reader with a Cause discussion

The relationship between Aunty Uju and the General is one where Aunty Uju has access to financial stability, but no control over it. How does Aunty Uju navigate a world in which her economic stability is completely at the discretion of the General?

We know that financial abuse is a significant problem for victims of domestic violence (it occurs in 99 percent of domestic violence cases). Financial abuse is a significant barrier for victims attempting to escape abuse and is one of the main reasons a victim may return to an abusive partner. Did Aunty Uju and the General’s relationship seem financially abusive to you?

After her experience with the General, Aunty Uju becomes a doctor in America, but is still burdened by the need to maintain security through her relationship with Bartholomew – despite her seeming disinterest in him. Why might this be the case?