Word.

I understand that visibility is most certainly important for a cause, and that this is no exception- but as a girl who just got out of abusive household last year, I believe I understand why Google’s support is so discreet. It’s the same reason why the abusive relationship website “When Georgia Smiled" has an escape button that wipes all traces of the website. Hundreds of abusers are instantly inflamed by any sort of media that might imply that what they’re doing is wrong and that their victims might need help.

And while I think we’d all like more media attention towards the consequences of violent assaults against women, what we need to keep in mind is that those with abusive nature (even if they’re not currently in a relationship) could be easily angered by a colorful banner that “shames them”, and might endanger the women around them. I’ll be the last person to imply that violence against women doesn’t need more coverage- but not all causes are so easily assisted by a media blitz.