knows that’s a ways down the road, but she’s keeping it and Courageous Fire, LLC in her back pocket for that day. “This might just be okay after all,” Ebony thought to herself, as she threw the frisbee and watched Squeaker and Sidekick playfully tussle over it. A slight smile tugged at the corners of her mouth and her shoulders slightly relaxed, as she let herself enjoy her long overdue reacquaintance with her faithful friends. Ebony wanted me to tell you that digital stalking has continued to evolve and can now include so much more than texting and email, such as social media, apps, GPS, and cameras.13 I’m sharing Ebony’s story as a wake up call for Black women to take stalking seriously. You did NOTHING to deserve this behavior and there are specific laws in Iowa that apply to stalking14 ; you are NOT powerless, Beautiful. Blessings. #Permission By Courageous Fire DV Advocate & Founder of Courageous Fire, LLC Engage with the mission and movement of Courageous Fire, LLC in the following ways: 13 14 What is Digital Abuse, article by BreaktheSilenceDV.org Specific law 708.11 against stalking in Iowa on WomensLaw.org website: Stalking 21 1. Make sure your current relationship is healthy: The Hotline.org, Phone: 800-799-7233 2. If you’re in an abusive relationship, talk to The Hotline.org to commence safety planning 3. Survivor and stable in your new life? Sign up for Empowerment through the Arts™; avoid future DV cycles: Future DV Prevention 4. Community member? Support the survivors: Awareness Education; Community Support Education 5. Want to financially support the work? Donate Here See What Urban Can Do for You!
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