Secrets and Evolution

I was stunned--although I probably should not have been--to hear that some people within close circles were questioning why I would "advertise" the domestic abuse I experienced on this forum. I found it difficult to believe that someone could read this personal blog and consider the sharing of a situation kept hidden too long among many women as "advertising" rather than reaching out to other women who have experienced or are experiencing this terrible and inexcusable crime against society. Keeping domestic abuse a secret out of fear and shame has been tolerated, encouraged, and normalized beyond its expiration date. Have we not evolved as a society...as people? To say nothing screams that this crime is socially okay. IT IS NOT OKAY! I would rather be criticized for speaking out against such atrocities than to silently tolerate it.