Had to share this ad - domestic abuse

**Samba** · 06-07-2012, 11:19am

I don't know if this has aired on TV or not, I think its a really effective ad, really chilling.

**Rosa** · 06-07-2012, 12:42pm

I've not seen that before, yes it is chilling

**Sam** · 06-07-2012, 12:49pm

heartbreaking.

**Cymber** · 06-07-2012, 03:09pm

Very effective, made me gulp at the end when she quickly switched off.

**Katiekipper** · 06-07-2012, 09:16pm

Sorry, just seemed like a fake advert to me. Maybe if they hadn't done the "from being shoved against a table" "from rings" and just left it to the audiences imagination as to what caused the injuries. I also just don't 'get' the idea that a victim would be doing some happy jolly vlog on how to conceal your injuries.

**Rosa** · 06-07-2012, 09:25pm

It's a play on who she is though, she's famous for her make up tutorials on youtube.

**Kitty Ballistic** · 07-07-2012, 03:01pm

Originally Posted by Rosa

It's a play on who she is though, she's famous for her make up tutorials on youtube.

Exactly. I think it's also meant to highlight how many victims of abuse try to make excuses for their behaviour, and act normally, out of either fear or shame.

She's also been the victim of domestic abuse in the past, so it's clearly a very important cause for her to support.

I think it works very well, and is extremely powerful.

**Sam** · 07-07-2012, 04:26pm

Originally Posted by Katiekipper

Sorry, just seemed like a fake advert to me.

That's pretty much the whole point of it.

**Katiekipper** · 07-07-2012, 10:05pm

Originally Posted by Rosa

It's a play on who she is though, she's famous for her make up tutorials on youtube.

Ahh, ok, now it makes more sense!!!

**suzie2** · 09-07-2012, 02:08pm

I used to be an outreach worker for women's aid and I've always thought there should be more adverts like this out there to get people talking.

Domestic violence is such a complex ordeal to go through that I get the ad completely. Thanks for sharing x