I was in an incredibly abusive marriage with a small child. My son saw and dealt with a lot of shit he shouldn't have had to deal with. And I know he has feelings about it that I can't and won't ever fully understand. But, that post felt really personal and hurt. An abused person doesn't always think rationally in the throes of abuse. In addition, the view from this child's eyes that her mother should hide it as to not embarrass her is a punch to the gut. I really do think it was a cry for help and it makes me so very sad that friends and family don't see that. Especially a grown child when looking in retrospect.
Abuse is horrid for the victims and witnesses, especially children. I do wish we'd have had a chance to talk about it a bit more. Though the hidden post if full of pain and maybe some misplaced blame, maybe it could have helped her or me or... someone. 
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