Loubywoobywoo
Chatty Member
Yes, her Orthodox Jewish life had her as a second-class citizen at best, as far as I can tell. I agree that people often choose similar people to be with, even if it is subconsciously.I think (only on episode 7 atm) Julia clearly had been in a controlling (for want of a better word) relationship in her community, and basically ended up in something similar, albeit in a differnt way, which is pretty usual. The financial side of it I still don't really get, but it was obviousl to me that he must clearly have been the one in control of it, so (as awful as it is) it didn't surprise me) that he took it all from her, the narrative her her as a woman who had built an empire from nothing never made sense, clearly it was his money etc and she had helped, otherwise it was never explained how she had left a house/community with 0 income/even a bank account and somehow become a millionaire
I always thought they were equal partners but that he funded the business, because, like you said, Julia probably had enough money to ge her out of there and to get somewhere to live, but not 3nough to start/invest in a business. Looking forzward to seeing how it all plays out!